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First Byte

Using Information and Communication Technology

Sixth Edition

Greg Baker, Tom Bowen


First Byte 6th Edition provides an up-to-date introduction to computer applications for junior secondary students. The Text and CD provides students with the computer knowledge and awareness they need, and will stimulate them to explore information and communication technologies further.
Key Features:
  • Sixth edition of a solid text with an emphasis on everyday technology problems
  • One Information Communication Technology (ICT) book that covers Years 7—10
  • Provides step-by-step instructions in all facets of information and communication technology
  • Features up-to-date technology including using digital cameras and scanners, and working with the Internet
  • The chapter on publishing has been significantly reworked and includes digital publishing for the web.
Benefits to Teachers:
  • Provides an emphasis on everyday technology use, from the basics of how to use a computer to more advanced information about creating documents, spreadsheets and databases, using digital cameras and scanners, and working with the Internet
  • Two chapters have been significantly rewritten:
    • The section on the features of graphics programs has been expanded, and now includes particular reference to Adobe Photoshop Elements and Corel Draw
    • The section on publishing for screen — digital publishing for the Web has been replaced with all new material, with current information on web pages, page editing, site creation and management, and other aspects of web publishing.
Interactive Student CD-ROM
The new and improved support CD-ROM includes:
  • A PDF of the Student Text
  • 50 worksheets and
  • Current, up-to-date Internet sites for further research.