Emerging Technologies in Computer Science

Emerging Technologies in Computer Science

by Kwame K

Open Ended

List at least one type of emerging technology in Computer Science 

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​Explain at least one emerging technology with real-world examples 

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Discuss at least one emerging technology in Computer Science

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​Evaluate at least one emerging technology in Computer Science

​What is an Emerging Technology?

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​What is an Emerging Technology?

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An emerging technology is one that is just starting to make an impact in the wider world. These are usually very new or are still developing and growing into their full potential.

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​Example

​Chatbots can make it easy for users to find information by responding to their questions and requests through text input, audio input, or both—without the need for human intervention.

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​Types of Emerging Technologies in Computer Science

​Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning

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Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

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Edge Computing

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Quantum Computing

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Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

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Blockchain

Internet of Things (IoT)

5G

Cyber Security

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​What is CyberSecurity?

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​What is Cyber Security?

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Cyber security's core function is to protect the devices we all use (smartphones, laptops, tablets and computers), and the services we access - both online and at work , from theft or damage.

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It's also about preventing unauthorised access to the vast amounts of personal information we store on devices and online.

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​Why is Cybersecurity important?

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Why is Cybersecurity important?​

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Cyber security is important because smartphones, computers and the internet are now such a fundamental part of modern life.

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​From online banking and shopping, to email and social media, it's more important than ever to take steps that can prevent cyber criminals getting hold of our accounts, data and devices. 

​ The technology behind cybersecurity

​Hardware Authentication

​​This approach is used as user authentication that relies on a device like smartphones, laptops, or any hardware systems held by an authorized user. This could be in the form of a basic password or fingerprints to grant access to the device.

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​When Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is enabled and you attempt to log into an account, like Twitter or Facebook, a temporary code will be sent to your phone. You need to enter this code to sign in to your account.

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​Disadvantage

​One limitation of hardware authentication devices is that they can be lost or stolen, which can create login issues for users.

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Two Factor ​Authentication Explained

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Open Ended

Briefly explain at least one emerging technology with real-world example 

Multiple Choice

Netflix uses a technology to determine which thumbnails you have the highest chance to click on. They have different thumbnails for every show and movie

• Cybersecurity

• Cloud Computing

• Machine learning

• Quantum Computing

Multiple Choice

When Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is enabled and you attempt to log into an account, like Twitter or Facebook, a temporary code will be sent to your phone. You need to enter this code to sign in to your account.

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• Cloud Computing

• Cybersecurity

• Artificial Intelligence

• Machine Learning

Multiple Choice

Smartwatch – A wearable device that provides similar functionality to a smartphone, such as accessing messages, email, phone calls & even games. It often includes health functions too like heart rate monitoring or run tracking.

• Cloud Computing

• Internet of Things

• Robotics

• Quantum Computing

​Extention Activity (Homework)

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Evaluate one of the following emerging technologies in Computer science and it's applications:

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​Internet of Things (IoT)

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​Quantum Computing

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​Machine Learning

​Summary

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In this lesson we have covered what emerging technology is and looked at some of the of types of emerging technologies in Computer Science and further discussed the application of the following emerging technologies:

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​Cybersecurity - Two Factor Authentication (2FA)

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​Chatbots - Allowing humans to interact with digital devices as if they were communicating with a real person

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