Input & Output Devices

1. Input Device

2. Provides ability of computer to display or provide visual or auditory stimulas

2.1. Speakers -Provides audio for a group. Benefit - One audio playback for everyone to hear simultaneously. Drawback is that some have hearing disabilities and need special equipmnet

2.1.1. Application to Learning - Can create one lecture on statistical properties and store/playback when needed.

3. Application to Learning - Can develop interactive software to show how statistical procedures work. In other words - if one variable is changed, how do the others react?

4. Touch Screen – Allows interactive navigation – Benefit – interactive. Can lack coordination and still use. Good for those with learning disabilities. Drawbacks include cost at this time. Expensive software behind interactivity.

5. Output Device

6. Provides ability to input information to computer