1. Input Devices
1.1. records and enters data into a computer system
2. scanner
2.1. saves time on typing documents
2.2. converts doucments and images into files
2.2.1. Learning Application: I would scan homework documents every morning and review with the class as a group.
2.3. limited accuracy
3. mouse
3.1. fast navigation spped
3.2. used as a pointer to select and launch different prorams
3.2.1. Application to Learning: The mouse could be used to teach young children their left from right. Students would click on the right or left arrow when it shows on the monitor.
3.3. difficult to use for people with disabilites
4. webcam
4.1. easy to stay in contact with people
4.2. transfer real time images over the internet
4.2.1. Learning Application: Learning how to communiate with other people from different cultures. I would set up video chats with schools in different countries
4.3. no storage capability
5. speakers
5.1. allows users to follow a long on a lesson and take direction.
5.2. allows sound to travel out of the computer system
5.2.1. Learning Application: Learning how to read. This application works along with the monitor. This helps student's hear how the word should sound.
5.3. distracts other learners
6. printer
6.1. ease to read doucuments
6.2. out puts information/data from the computer into text on paper.
6.2.1. Learning Application: Learning how to proof read. Would ask students to print a doucmemnt with grammer issues, then I would have the students mark each grammer issues. Come together as a group to discuss the issues.
6.3. ink/toner cost are hight
7. monitor
7.1. displays documents and pictures on the screen for user
7.2. displays information on the screen that can be interperted by the user
7.2.1. Learning Application: Learning how to read: This application works with speakers. This helps student's see how the word is spelled