1. Input: Input devices are computer peripherals (any device that can be connected to a computer) are used to enter data into the computer.
1.1. Track Ball
1.1.1. PRO: More precise movements than mouse CON: Difficult for dragging selected items & making long moves across screen
1.1.2. LEARNING APPLICATION: Works best when painting or graphic editing is being taught
1.2. Mouse
1.2.1. PRO: Easily move & select on screen CON: Must be packed and transported
1.2.2. LEARNING APPLICATION: Works best when scrolling is used frequently in lesson
1.3. Touch Pad
1.3.1. PRO: Connected to computer for convenient transport CON: Difficult to scroll and drag while teaching
1.3.2. LEARNING APPLICATION: Works best when traveling off location to teach when a laptop is necessary.
2. Output: Pieces of hardware that move information out of the computer.
2.1. Hard Drive
2.1.1. PRO: Store Information directly on computer CON: Can slow down computer's performance
2.1.2. TEACHING APPLICATION: Best to use hard drive when running video
2.2. CD/DVD
2.2.1. PRO: Great for backing up files & data CON: Once burned, no more information can be added or changed
2.2.2. TEACHING APPLICATION: Best to use when giving out information for learners to have in their own possession
2.3. USB Drive
2.3.1. PRO: Quick transporting of files CONS: Often only hold small amount of data
2.3.2. TEACHING APPLICATION: Works best when needing to transfer flies from one computer quickly to another.