1. Input Devices
1.1. Keyboard
1.1.1. Challenges-a keyboard has additional keys compared to a typewriter, which means most students need to be versed in keyboarding
1.1.1.1. Benefits-a keyboard is similar to a typewriter and it allows a student to control the computer
1.2. Mouse
1.2.1. Challenges-different types of buttons on the mouse are used in different ways by software programs and it is important to understand what each button is used for
1.2.1.1. Benefits-a mouse allows the student to give the computer commands at the click of a button
2. Output Devices
2.1. Monitor
2.1.1. Challenges-a monitor can take up space and be expensive
2.1.1.1. Benefits-monitors are made thinner and lighter, which helps with the space issue and it allows students to view information on a screen
2.2. Printer
2.2.1. Challenges-printers vary in speed and quality and it is important to chose one that is most beneficial for the classroom
2.2.1.1. Benefits-printers allow for information to be printed out in a permanent form