Computer Hardware Components

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Computer Hardware Components

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Computer Hardware Components

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Reference

Lever-Duffy, J. &amp; MacDonald, J. (2011).Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4thEdition. Pearson Learning Solutions. Boston,MA.

All examples for input and output devices havewireless capabilities

Output Devices

Pieces of hardware that move data that hasbeen processed out of the computer

Examples

Monitor

Device displays information on thescreen.There are different levelsof display so that it meets theneeds of those hard of seeing.

Can be used as a visual aid in presentinginformation

Printer

Device used to print up information directlyfrom the computer to paper.

Various printers include laser, ink-jet, andmultifunction

Speakers

Device allows for audiocapabilities.Excellent for those whoare hard of hearing

InputDevices

Computer peripheral that you use to enterdata into a computer

Examples

Mouse/Pointer

An essential device to navigate through thecomputer and input data. Can be challengingfor those with special needs, but various formsof the pointer can be used to meet their needs.

User points and clicks to select commands

Other forms include trackball, joystick, touchpad, pointing stick

Most common input device

Keyboard

Device used to enter data, but alsoincludes additional keys for commandsand cursor keys to move pointer. Canbe challenging for this with specialneeds (mobile skills).

StickyKeys can be used to select commands

Type information into computer

Keyboard includes command keys

Camera

Device used to capture still or video images.Images or videos can then be uploaded toupload to social networks, emails, softwaresor programs for the classroom setting.

Can be built into the computer or plugged in