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Being Fluent with Information Technology.

Computers, communications, digital information, software -- the constituents of the information age -- are everywhere. Being computer literate, that is, technically competent in two or three of today's software applications, is not enough anymore. Individuals who want to realize the potential v...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Staff, National Research Council
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : National Academies Press, 1999.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Computers, communications, digital information, software -- the constituents of the information age -- are everywhere. Being computer literate, that is, technically competent in two or three of today's software applications, is not enough anymore. Individuals who want to realize the potential value of information technology (IT) in their everyday lives need to be computer fluent -- able to use IT effectively today and adapt to changes tomorrow. Being Fluent with Information Technology sets the standard for what everyone should know about IT in order to use it effectively now and in the future. It explores three kinds of knowledge -- intellectual capabilities, foundational concepts, and skills -- that are essential for fluency with IT. The book presents detailed descriptions and examples of current skills and timeless concepts and capabilities, which will be useful to individuals who use IT and the instructors who teach them.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (128 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780309517416
0309517419
9780309063999
030906399X
0585057877
9780585057873