Management Information Systems for the Information Age, 3/e
Steven Haag,
University of Denver Maeve Cummings,
Pittsburg State University Donald J. McCubbrey,
University of Denver Alain Pinsonneault,
McGill University Richard Donovan,
McGill University
ISBN: 0070955697 Copyright year: 2006
Supplements
Student Supplements
Students using Management Information Systems for the Information Age are provided with robust media supplements created to provide tools for test preparation,
teach MIS-related skills, connect students to real-world applications of MIS, and
strengthen their understanding and enhance their abilities in MIS.
STUDENT CD-ROM
All copies of this text are packaged with a special CD-ROM that includes:
• Extended Learning Modules (XLMs)
• Group Projects
• Electronic Commerce Links
When the CD-ROM icon appears in the margin of the text, the student can go to
the text CD-ROM to access relevant data files, links, added content, or Modules
to enhance learning.
ONLINE LEARNING CENTRE
The Online Learning Centre (OLC) follows the text chapter by chapter, with additional materials and quizzing that enhance the text and classroom experience. As students read the text, they can go online to take self-grading quizzes, link to hundreds of
relevant Web sites, access videos, and work through related modules.
Software Skills & Computer Concepts
CD-ROM of MISource.
MISource includes three video vignettes about the problems and opportunities facing a growing beverage company. Use the questions that follow each vignette as homework assignments or for discussion. Animated presentations of data mining, online transaction processing, and the systems development life cycle give students more perspective.
The Support Package for Instructors
We realize no text is complete without a well-rounded and value-added support package. Ours is designed to ease your teaching burden by providing you with all the resources necessary for instructors.
ONLINE LEARNING CENTRE
As in previous editions, the Web site for this edition contains a wealth of valuable information and supplements for both the instructor and the student. The Online Learning Centre (OLC) for this edition has been developed by Margaret Trenholm-Edmunds.
INSTRUCTOR’S CD-ROM
This CD-ROM contains all the necessary instructor supplements fully adapted for this edition.
INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL is provided to instructors to help prepare class presentations. Beyond proving an outline of the chapters/modules and discussions about the various projects, exercises and assignments, the IM includes Concept Reinforcement boxes to guide use of the textbook’s pedagogy and modules, and facilitate class participation. The IM is also available through the Online Learning Centre.
COMPUTERIZED TEST BANK allows instructors to create their own tests, choosing from more than 1,000 multiple choice, true/false and fill in the blank questions. Developed by Margaret Trenholm-Edmunds, of Mount Allison University, the test bank items can also be selected according to topic and degree of difficulty.
POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS, developed by Anita Beecroft of Kwantlen College, have been adapted to reflect the 3rd edition and facilitate student learning in-class. These are also available on the Online Learning Centre.
VIDEOS
Videos are available to instructors using Management Information Systems in the Information Age, including CBC videos—all for situational analysis in the classroom. Contact your iLearning Sales Specialist for information.
WEBCT/BLACKBOARD
In addition, content cartridges are available for the course management systems WebCT and Blackboard. These platforms provide instructors with user-friendly, flexible teaching tools. Please contact your local McGraw-Hill Ryerson iLearning Sales Specialist for details.
PAGEOUT
Visit www.mhhe.com/pageout to create a Web page for your course using our resources. PageOut is the McGraw-Hill Ryerson Web site development centre. The software, free to adopters, is designed to help faculty create an online course, complete with assignments, quizzes, links to relevant Web sites, and more—all in a matter of minutes.
PRIMIS CUSTOM PUBLISHING CASE OPTIONS
Through McGraw-Hill Ryerson’s custom publishing division, Primis, instructors are able to select cases to accompany this text in a number of ways. Create your own case set, or browse the cases and make selections that correspond to the chapter material. Contact your McGraw-Hill Ryerson iLearning Sales Specialist for more information.
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