New Releases by Monica Kinney

Using Google Apps gives students and instructors an opportunity to incorporate an alternative software application solution into daily computer use. By studying this text, students can learn the skills needed to be productive and efficient in their use of Google apps. This text provides structured instruction for the basic concepts and skills associated with various Google apps. Each chapter builds on the previous chapter to offer sound instruction and user comprehension. Self-assessment opportunities are provided throughout to measure understanding and comprehension of what has been presented. Focus is placed on those tools used for communication, such as Google Mail, Google Chat, Google Sites, and Google Groups. Coverage is also included for collaboration (Google Drive), media (Picasa and Google News), and location (Google Maps). Through practical exercises, students are introduced to real-world applications of these tools. - Introduction.