INPUT DEVICES..

Input devices are things we use to put information INTO a computer.

Here are some examples of input devices.

COMPACT DISC...

Compact Disc (CD) - CDs store information.  The CD can then be put into another computer, and the information can be opened and added or used on the second computer. 
Note:  A CD-R or CD-RW can also be used as an OUTPUT device.

KEYBOARD..

The keyboard is a way to input letters or numbers into different applications or programs.  A   keyboard also has special keys that help operate the computer.

MOUSE..

The mouse is used to open and close files, navigate web sites, and click on a lot of commands (to tell the computer what to do) when using different applications.

DRAWING TABLET...

A drawing tablet is similar to a white board, except you use a special pen to write on it and it's connected to the computer.  Then the word or image you draw can be saved on the computer.

SCANNER..

A scanner is used to copy pictures or other things and save them as files on the computer. 

DISK DRIVES...

A disk drive can hold a CD or a floppy disk.  It reads the information on the disk so that the computer can use it.

JOYSTICK..

A joystick is used to move the cursor from place to place, and to click on various items in programs.  A joystick is used mostly for computer games.