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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Graphics Tablet

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines and gives a short history of graphic tablets. It also briefly explains how they work. There are numerous links to additional information about related topics as well.
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Website
PC Technology Guide

Pc Tech Guide: Input Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about using input devices with computers.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Input Devices, Processing and Output Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the definitions and images of computer input and output devices. You can quiz yourself on page three by taking the Test Bite.
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About Computer Microphones

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on computer microphones, recording tips, and microphone trouble shooting.
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Article
McMaster University

The Microcomputer: Input

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about computer hardware input devices, types, and their uses.
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Article
Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Computer Mouse

For Students 9th - 10th
A short article about the computer mouse and the inventor, Douglas Engelbart.
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Website
PC Technology Guide

Pc Tech Guide: Input Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
This website gives descriptions of the different types of input devices such as keyboards, mice and touchscreens. Discusses how hardware looks and functions, different types of each device and how each device has been developed and...