The third edition of our text, Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods by Harvey Gould, Jan Tobochnik, and Wolfgang Christian, published by Addison-Wesley in 2006, is out of print and will no longer be published by Pearson. PDF copies of the chapters are available from ComPADRE. View the supplemental documents attached […]
Introduction
Microsoft Windows Tutorial – Lesson 1: Introduction to Computers
The “computer” is an ensemble of different machines that you will be using to get your job done. A computer is primarily made of the Central Processing Unit (usually referred to as the computer), the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. Other pieces of hardware, commonly referred to as peripherals, […]
Internet Introduction
Internet Introduction Introduction What is the internet?History & development of the internet.Who pays for the internet?What makes the internet work?The client/server ModelThe use of local clientElectronic mail on the internet.How does E-mail work?Reading an internet addressTypes of discussion listsIntroduction to network newsHow does network news […]
Introduction – Office of Educational Technology
Introduction Introduction “One of the most important aspects of technology in education is its ability to level the field of opportunity for students.” -John King, U.S. Secretary of Education Technology can be a powerful tool for transforming learning. It can help affirm and advance relationships between educators and students, reinvent […]
A Basic Introduction to Information Technology (IT)
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The terms “information technology” and “IT” are widely used in business and the field of computing. People use the terms generically when referring to various kinds of computer-related work, which sometimes confuses their meaning. What Is Information Technology? A 1958 article in Harvard Business Review referred to information technology as […]
Introduction To Computers
Introduction To Computers The Big Picture A computer system has three main components: hardware, software, and people. The equipment associated with a computer system is called hardware. Software is a set of instructions […]
Basics of Computers – Introduction
Advertisements Being a modern-day kid you must have used, seen, or read about computers. This is because they are an integral part of our everyday existence. Be it school, banks, shops, railway stations, hospital or your own home, computers are present everywhere, making our work easier and faster for us. […]