1. Input Device
1.1. Keyboards
1.1.1. Challenges: The challenges associated with the use of the keyboard include inability to type as well as use for the visually impaired.
1.1.2. Benefits: The benefits of current keyboards are endless. They can be used to input information, share information-create things (i.e: Mindmaps) and share communication with others in writing
1.1.3. Applications: The keyboard can be used in conjunction with Microsoft programs such as Outlook for e-mail communication and Word for document creating
2. Output Device
2.1. Digital Projector
2.1.1. Challenges: The challenges associated with the use of the Digital Projector include lighting (i.e.: dim, too bright, etc.) as well as an understanding of how they work and connecting them to the operating device correctly.
2.1.2. Benefits: The benefits of Digital Projectors are that they can offer the teacher a tool to display images associated with the lesson plan visually. In addition, the student (especially if they learn more visually) can learn the lesson through a visual example to develop a deeper understanding of the material
2.1.3. Applications: The application necessary to operate this device is usually a simple cable. However, some can be used wirelessly. For more specific uses they may be offered in order to display the use of specific software.