Performing with Microsoft Excel 2002: Comprehensive Course

The Performing Series by renowned authors Iris Blanc and Cathy Vento, takes users to a higher level of learning through applied and project-based activities that go beyond the mechanics of the software. Most books begin by teaching software skills. The Performing Series presents various business documents first, then shows learners the Excel 2002 skills needed to create them. This approach shows the relevance of skills learned as technology is applied to task.

The Performing Series by renowned authors Iris Blanc and Cathy Vento, takes users to a higher level of learning through applied and project-based activities that go beyond the mechanics of the software. Most books begin by teaching software skills. The Performing Series presents various business documents first, then shows learners the Excel 2002 skills needed to create them. This approach shows the relevance of skills learned as technology is applied to task.

Iris Blanc is currently the Director of Virtual Enterprises, International, a New York City Department of Education program. Ms. Blanc has taught business education and computer applications at the high school and college levels for over thirty years. She was formerly the assistant principal/department chair of Business Education at Tottenville High School, a New York City public high school. Ms. Blanc conducts seminars, workshops, and short courses in applied learning strategies and methods of teaching and integrating technology at conferences nationwide.

Cathy Vento is currently working as a consultant for the New York City Department of Education as a staff developer for the district. She was formerly the assistant principal/department chair of Business Education at Susan Wagner High School, a New York City public high school. Ms. Vento has taught business education, accounting, and computer applications at the high school level and has presented seminars, workshops, and mini-courses at conferences, colleges, and business schools nationwide.