1. https://youtu.be/bLSMn0cNWAw

2. Emerging Trends in Computing Technology
6.1.1

3. Learning Objectives
6.1.1 Be aware of current and emerging trends in computing technology [
quantum computing,
DNA computing,
artificial intelligence (AI),
nanotechnology]

4. Why Do We Need New Technologies?
Transistor based computing
Cost of manufacture
Generation of heat when running
Cost to the environment of manufacture and disposal

5. Topic 6: The Bigger Picture
Each of these sections is about society, law, environment, or advances in technology
You’ll need to learn facts about each
You’ll need to learn how to discuss each topic in relation to a scenario.
The best way to tackle these topics is with a plan
One use of artificial intelligence being explored is the automatic marking of essay answers in exams.
Discuss the appropriateness of this use of AI.

6. 6.1.1 Trends – A Plan Describe the trend Use appropriate keywords
Identify 6 distinct characteristics
Identify advantages/benefits (at least 4)
Identify disadvantages/drawbacks (at least 4)
Evaluate the effect of wider use (decide good/bad by using your evidence)
These will be your revision notes.

7. Your Turn 35 min A worksheet has an outline of the plan
These are your revision notes, so do a good job.
A worksheet has an outline of the plan
Each section has a set of online resources
Watch/read the online resource and identify information that can be used to fill in the outline sections
You should add enough information to (a-e) to make a page in length
The last section (f) is your chance to practice a question of at least 6 marks.
Teacher to show the empty worksheet and the completed sample on DNA Computing.

8. Plenary: Vocabulary Measured in billionths of a metre
Sometimes called ‘intelligent systems’
Involves biological organisms
Based on the laws of physics
Involves chemical reactions
Involves study of complex algorithms
Has a potentially unlimited supply of clean building material
Has a great potential for parallel processing
Quantum Computing
DNA Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Nanotechnology C B A D C B A

9. Homework Finish the worksheet you started in class. Upload to the VLE.
Due in 2 lessons time.

10. Environmental http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32353659