Glen J. Coulthard,
Okanagan University College Ann Miller,
Columbus State Community College Pat R. Graves,
Eastern Illinois University
ISBN: 0072834277 Copyright year: 2004
Book Preface
Goals/PhilosophyThe Advantage Series presents the What, Why, and How of computer application skills to today’s students. Each lab manual is built upon an efficient learning model that provides students and faculty with complete coverage of the most powerful software packages available today.
Approach
The Advantage Series builds upon an efficient learning model that provides students and faculty with complete coverage and enhances critical thinking skills. The "problem-solving" approach teaches the What, Why, and How of computer application skills. This is further strengthened last year when the lead author of The Advantage Series, Glen Coulthard met with members of the Microsoft Office Team to ensure that all the pedagogical features of the book is compatible with the requirements and standards of Microsoft.
The Advantage Series introduces the "Feature-Method-Practice" layered approach. The Feature describes the command and tells the importance of that command. The Method shows students how to perform the feature. The Practice allows students to apply the feature in a keystroke exercise.
About the Series
The Advantage Series offers three levels of instruction. Each level builds upon the previous level. The following are the three levels of instructions:
Brief: Covers the basics of the application, contains two to four chapters, and are typically 120-190 pages long.
Introductory: Includes the Brief Lab manuals plus four additional chapters. The Introductory lab manuals are approximately 300 pages long and prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam.
Complete: Includes the Introductory lab manuals plus an additional four chapters of advanced level content. The Complete lab manuals are approximately 600-800 pages in length and prepare students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Exam.
Office System 2003: Includes the Brief lab manuals for Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, plus three chapters of Integrating with Microsoft Office System 2003.
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