information technology

"Technology is always changing and upgrading--and so is the vocabulary. It can be hard to keep up with the ways tech companies and users talk about the newest gadgets. In this book, readers are able to learn the most important and relevant tech terms in order to understand the growing technology around them better. Through accessible definitions and age-appropriate examples, the text is a great reference for readers of many levels and abilities. Word games and fact boxes throughout the text engage readers and aid in comprehension"--Publisher.

Psychology of technology expert Dr. Larry Rosen explains Internet addiction and the compulsive need to check in with technology and offers strategies to help overcome the obsession while still making use of technology.

Provides guidelines to help people navigate the modern world of technology and appreciate its advantages.

An introduction to the nationally recognized education & training career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.

"An IT, or Information Technology, technician installs and repairs the electronic devices we use every day to connect with the world. They need to have an understanding of how these technologies work and how they interact with software. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become an IT technician"--Provided by publisher.

"Shoshana Zuboff . . . tackles the social, political, business, personal, and technological meaning of 'surveillance capitalism' as an unprecedented new market form . . . [and] the consequences of surveillance capitalism for . . . individuals and . . . society . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Describes a career as an IT support technician, including what an IT support technician does, what training they need, what everyday life in the field is like, and the future outlook for the career field"--Provided by publisher.

Most adults carry a tiny computer around in their pocket all day, every day! Smartphones are just the latest in personal computing technology, and most young readers are already familiar with those as well as tablets and other computers. This volume explores just how pervasive computer technology is in daily life, highlighting the positives and negatives of this. The history of computers and how they work is also part of this comprehensive book, with detailed diagrams and text written just for curious young readers.

A collection of editorials and reports on addiction to technology, covering the Internet, handheld devices, dangers, the digital race, and more.

Examining such disciplines as education, journalism, encyclopedia creation, museum curation, photography and broadcasting, an award-winning writer explores how humans have attained, stored, and disseminated knowledge.