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๐ IBDP Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) – Comprehensive Course Summary
๐ Subject Overview
IBDP ITGS explores the significant impacts of information technology (IT) on individuals, organizations, and global societies. It uniquely integrates technical IT knowledge with critical analysis of ethical, social, and global implications, fostering comprehensive digital literacy.
๐ก Key Features
๐ Interdisciplinary Approach: Combines computer science, ethics, and social studies.
๐บ๏ธ Real-World Case Studies: Examination of contemporary IT systems and their societal impacts.
โ๏ธ Critical Ethical Analysis: Insight into privacy, cybersecurity, data protection, and automation dilemmas.
๐ฏ Aims and Objectives
Technical Understanding: Develop comprehensive knowledge of IT systems and applications.
Ethical Evaluation: Critically assess the social and ethical implications of IT.
Skill Development: Enhance problem-solving, analytical, and research capabilities.
๐ Course Structure
Standard Level (SL)
Core studies in IT systems, ethical issues, and societal impacts.
Higher Level (HL)
Includes SL content, detailed case studies, advanced IT scenarios, and extensive project-based learning.
๐ Key Topics Explored
๐ Privacy and Data Protection: Strategies and importance of safeguarding personal data.
๐ก๏ธ Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking: Understanding methods of digital security and ethical considerations.
๐ค Artificial Intelligence and Automation: Exploring AI-driven transformations across industries.
๐ฒ Digital Divide and Accessibility: Ensuring equitable technology access globally.
๐ Assessment Structure
๐ฅ๏ธ Paper 1 (35% SL & HL): Analysis of IT scenarios.
๐ฐ Paper 2 (35% SL, 25% HL): Written responses to real-world IT case studies.
๐ Paper 3 (HL Only, 20%): Advanced, detailed case study analysis.
๐ง Internal Assessment (IA, 30% SL, 20% HL): Real-world IT solutions for a specific client.
๐ ๏ธ Key Skills Developed
๐ป Problem-Solving: Practical design of IT-based solutions addressing real-world challenges.
๐ง Critical Thinking: In-depth analysis of ethical and societal implications of IT advancements.
๐ฃ๏ธ Communication: Effective presentation of technical solutions and research findings.
๐ Example Case Studies
๐ Cybersecurity Breaches: Analyzing real-world breaches within multinational corporations, their causes, and their wide-reaching implications.
๐ธ Facial Recognition Ethics: Exploring privacy issues, potential abuses, and biases within facial recognition technology.
๐ SL vs HL Differences
๐ Paper 3: Additional HL assessment requiring deeper analysis and comprehensive understanding.
๐ Project Complexity: HL demands extensive, detailed projects requiring advanced technical proficiency.
๐ Global Issues Explored
๐ต๏ธ Digital Privacy: Effects of mass surveillance and data collection on privacy and individual freedoms.
๐ญ Automation Impacts: Consequences of AI and automation on global employment patterns and economies.
๐ Career and Academic Relevance
Career Opportunities: IT consultancy, cybersecurity specialist, data analyst, software developer.
Academic Pathways: Studies in computer science, information systems, sociology, digital ethics.
โ Summary
The IBDP ITGS course equips students with comprehensive knowledge of IT systems, heightened critical awareness of technology’s societal impacts, and robust technological fluency, preparing them effectively for careers and academic endeavors in an increasingly digital world.
