Dr. Randy Nordell is a Professor of Business Technology at American River College in Sacramento, California. He has been an educator for over 30 years and has taught at the high school, community college, and university levels. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a single subject teaching credential, a master’s degree in Education, and a doctorate in Education. Randy is the lead author of over 25 books, including the four editions of the Microsoft Office: In Practice series of texts. He is also the author of 101 Tips for Online Course Success and Microsoft Outlook. Randy speaks regularly on webinars and at conferences on the integration of technology into the curriculum. When not teaching and writing, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, cycling, skiing, swimming, backpacking, and enjoying the California weather and terrain.