Input & Output Devices
by Tiffany Bull
1. Keyboards
1.1. Benefits: students become competent in keyboarding
1.2. Challenges: This devices is not appropriate for students who have difficulty using their arms and hands.
1.3. Applications: Students and teachers type commands and data into the computer. The data can be manipulated before printing.
2. Digital Camera
2.1. Benefits: capture pictures to use for projects and reports
2.2. Challenges: Student must be near the computer to upload the pictures. The camera sits near the computer in a cradel.
2.3. Applications: post digital photos for others to see, use for project enhancement.
3. Monitor
3.1. Benefits:display computer information
3.2. Challenges: all students might not be abel to see this screen from afar.
3.3. Application: basic computer use for viewing videos and DVD
4. Printers
4.1. Benefits: Allows students to print out documents that were created. Teachers can print worksheets and evaluation forms
4.2. Challenges: Can be costly to print digital photos and colored projects
4.3. Applications: assist teachers in printing color demonstrations and test papers.
