BTEC ITYears 10–13Information Technology

Emerging technologies — AI, IoT, blockchain

BTEC: Information Technology: Emerging technologies — AI, IoT, blockchain

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a smart speaker that turns on your lights when you say 'good morning' — that's a tiny computer inside, listening and learning!

  2. 2

    Which technology lets devices like smart speakers talk to each other over the internet?

  3. 3

    Here's how they work together: A fitness tracker (IoT) sends your step count to an app. The app uses AI to guess how many calories you burned. The data is stored securely using blockchain.

  4. 4

    Let's trace a package from the shop to your door using these technologies.

  5. 5

    Drag the steps into the right order for a smart home security camera:

  6. 6

    What does AI mainly do in a smart device?

  7. 7

    Which technology makes it impossible to change past records?

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