Debra Geoghan is a professor of computer and information science at Bucks County Community College, teaching computer classes ranging from basic computer literacy to cybercrime, computer forensics, and networking. She has certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA, Apple, and others. Deb has taught at the college level since 1996 and also spent 11 years in the high school classroom. She holds a B.S. in Secondary Science Education from Temple University and an M.A. in Computer Science Education from Arcadia University. Throughout her teaching career Deb has worked with educators to integrate technology across the curriculum. At BCCC she serves on many technology committees, presents technology workshops for BCCC faculty, and serves as the computer science coordinator. Deb is an avid user of technology, which has earned her the nickname “gadget lady.”

1. What Is a Computer?

2. Application Software

3. File Management

4. Hardware

5. System Software

6. Digital Devices and Multimedia

7. The Internet

8. Communicating and Sharing: The Social Web

9. Networks and Communication

10. Security and Privacy

11. Databases

12. Program Development

Appendix A. Microsoft® Office 2016 Applications Projects

Appendix B. Using Mind Maps

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