Practical Technology

As technology becomes increasingly integral to everyday life, digital and information literacy becomes increasingly invaluable. The ability to navigate the wealth of information and resources in the virtual world starts with understanding the basic definition and structure of some of the most commonly used digital tools, Web pages, search engines, databases, blogs, wikis and social networks, for example. These engaging volumes cover each of these in depth, using real-world examples...
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As technology becomes increasingly integral to everyday life, digital and information literacy becomes increasingly invaluable. The ability to navigate the wealth of information and resources in the virtual world starts with understanding the basic definition and structure of some of the most commonly used digital tools, Web pages, search engines, databases, blogs, wikis and social networks, for example. These engaging volumes cover each of these in depth, using real-world examples familiar to most readers and profiling some of the notable individuals who pioneered these technologies. * * Sidebars highlight notable individuals * Glossaries explain key terms and ideas * Relevant organizations are included in each volume for further reference