Your students may be able to fumble around on the ribbon in Excel 2007 and find how to insert a column into a spreadsheet, or maybe even a formula.  But do they know what to do with these skills?  Could they use them to create a document that would be useful to them personally or professionally?

Course Technology has an answer to these questions: Microsoft Office 2007 In a Flash.  In a Flash is a CD containing 16 videos, approximately 10 minutes each in length, that demonstrate how to use various aspects of Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Access 2007.  They cover not only HOW to perform the skills within the applications, but also WHY students would need to know them, and what they might use them for.  By the time students have watched the entire set of videos for an application they will have gained a basic understanding of how to use the software to complete projects such as a personal budget in Excel or a presentation in PowerPoint. 

The first lesson for each application gives a basic explanation of how the application works, introduces the project that will be worked on throughout the entire set of videos for that application, and provides examples of how the software is used in various professions. Ken Baldauf, an experienced instructor and Course Technology author, speaks to students in an accessible, engaging manner as he walks through video demonstrations within the actual software.  Let Ken take care of the basics so you can move on to teach what you want!

For a full table of contents and to check out a sample video, visit www.course.com/inaflash .  The full CD will be available at the end of December (ISBN: 1-60334-011-4).  Contact your Cengage Learning sales representative for additional information.

Meredith Falb

Technology Marketing Specialist, Course Technology