1. Input
1.1. Feeds information into a computer
1.2. Several different kinds of input
1.2.1. Tactile
1.2.2. Voice
1.2.2.1. Benefits
1.2.2.1.1. Typing speeds or styles not needed
1.2.2.1.2. Allows input from mobile or from more than one individual
1.2.2.1.3. Some people write better while narrating (like speaking into a microphone for transcribing).
1.2.2.2. Challenges
1.2.2.2.1. Not all voice patterns are recognized if voice is meant to be converted to text or commands
1.2.2.2.2. Deaf people cannot use this unless speech quality is exceptional.
1.2.2.2.3. Quality of learning environment affects voice results (background noises, etc.)
1.2.2.3. Learning applications
1.2.2.3.1. Voice is a great way for physically disabled people to be able to use a computer
1.2.2.3.2. Helps with the study process - reciting content helps commit to long term memory.
1.2.2.3.3. Gives people a new way to interact with technology (such as with Apple's Siri voice assistant).
1.2.3. Intenet Downloads
1.2.4. Sensors
1.2.5. Scanners
1.3. Several different kinds of input
2. Output
2.1. Feeds information out of a computer
2.2. Several different kinds of output
2.2.1. Saved files
2.2.2. Internet uploads
2.2.3. Printer/Faxes
2.2.4. Sound
2.2.4.1. Benefits
2.2.4.1.1. People can have audio portion of the learning process, listen from variety of media (MP3s, iTunes, CDs/DVDs, WAV files, Internet chats).
2.2.4.1.2. Sound files can be saved for later or portablility
2.2.4.2. Challenges
2.2.4.2.1. Not accessible for all - such as with deaf people
2.2.4.2.2. Not good for noisy environments
2.2.4.2.3. No privacy (unless headphones used)
2.2.4.3. Learning applications
2.2.4.3.1. Certain multiple intelligences will gain more by using audio, but its not an answer to all. Some prefer to use audio to follow through a lesson. Some use audio to enhance their lessons.
2.2.5. Onscreen information