Examples: Keyboards, mouse,trackball, touchpad
Benefits in the Classroom: The keyboard and mouse helpstudents learn how to control the computer and also providesthe student a way to access additional learning resourcesthrough using the computer.
Challenges in the Classroom: Because some students mayhave difficulties using the keyboard and mouse, a touchpadmay be useful in helping the teacher teach students how touse the devices.
Application to Learning: Teachers can use inputs to helpimplement lessons for students and so that students canproduce writings on the computer for the teacher. Tests can bealso administered using inputs to help students learn.