ICT Class 3 - Latest Developments-In-The-Field-Of-It Notes

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Latest Developments in the Field of IT

Welcome to the chapter on Latest Developments in the Field of IT for Class 3. In this chapter, you will learn about new and exciting changes in Information Technology (IT). By the end of this chapter, you will know about modern computers, smart devices, and how technology is making our lives better!

Introduction

Information Technology (IT) is always changing. New inventions and ideas make computers and devices faster, smarter, and easier to use.

Smartphones and Tablets

  • Smartphones are small computers you can carry in your pocket.
  • Tablets are bigger than phones and have touch screens.
  • You can use them to call, play games, learn, and watch videos.

Internet and Wi-Fi

  • The Internet connects computers all over the world.
  • Wi-Fi lets us use the Internet without wires.
  • We can search for information, watch movies, and talk to friends online.

Robots and Artificial Intelligence

  • Robots are machines that can do work for us.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps computers think and learn like humans.
  • Some robots can clean houses, play games, or help doctors.

Smart Devices

  • Smart TVs, smart watches, and smart speakers make life easier.
  • You can talk to smart devices and ask them to play music or answer questions.

Cloud Computing

  • Cloud computing lets us save files and photos on the Internet.
  • We can open our files from any computer or phone, anywhere.

Fun Activity: Spot the Smart Device!

Look around your home or school. Can you find a smart device? What does it do? Draw a picture of it!

Summary

  • IT is changing fast with new inventions.
  • Smartphones, tablets, and robots are part of our lives.
  • The Internet and Wi-Fi help us connect and learn.
  • Smart devices and cloud computing make things easy and fun.

Practice Questions

  1. Name two smart devices you use at home.
  2. What does Wi-Fi help you do?
  3. What is a robot?
  4. How does cloud computing help you?
  5. What is Artificial Intelligence?

Challenge Yourself

  • Draw and label a robot or smart device you would like to invent.
  • List three things you can do using the Internet.

Did You Know?

  • Some robots can talk and play with children!
  • Smart watches can count your steps and tell you the time.

Glossary

  • Smart Device: A machine that can do many things and connect to the Internet.
  • Wi-Fi: Wireless Internet connection.
  • Robot: A machine that can do work for us.
  • Cloud Computing: Saving and using files on the Internet.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Computers that can think and learn.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. (Examples: smartphone, smart TV, tablet, smart watch)
  2. Wi-Fi helps you use the Internet without wires.
  3. A robot is a machine that can do work for us.
  4. Cloud computing lets you save and open files from anywhere.
  5. Artificial Intelligence helps computers think and learn like humans.

Technology is growing every day! Stay curious and learn about new inventions in IT.