DEVICES

1. KEYBOARD

1.1. Device that inputs information and controls the computer

1.2. Responsible for giving software commands

2. Input Devices

2.1. Device: Webcams

2.2. Challenges: Connection quality can vary, which could lead to poor video streaming

2.3. BENEFITS: Provides enhanced communication as well as allows non-verbal signals, gestures, and mannerisms to be communicated

2.4. Learning: Will be effective as the streaming video from the webcam. Itcreates an interactive learning environment.

3. TOUCH PAD

3.1. soft pad with sensors that respond to finger movements on the pad and is commonly found embedded into lap tops

3.2. designed to translate user input in the form of motions aimed at moving a cursor to a computer.

4. Output Devices

4.1. Device: Voice Output Devices

4.2. Benefits: It provides the listener with human-like sounds

4.3. Challenges: Those sounds are usually pre-recorded which makes it hard to interact with the device

4.4. Learning: Will occur from the individual listening to the audio that is provided

5. PLOTTERS

5.1. special-purpose output device that draws images with ink pens

5.2. making sophisticated graphs, charts, maps, and three-dimensional graphics

6. SPEAKERS

6.1. devices that present data coming from the computer

6.2. uses audio as the main outlet for the user