Digital Society SL

No prior learning is expected from students to join the IB Digital Society course. This course is designed to allow the students to explore the impacts and implications of digital systems for people and communities in diverse real-world contexts.

32 Units

211 Lessons

2 Years

Course structure

The course covers the following topics:

Year 1

Course overview
Intro to Digital Society
Digital Society Concepts
Data
Algorithms
Computers
Networks and the Internet
Reflection and Planning Ahead
Media
Artificial Intelligence
Intro to the Inquiry Project
Robots and Autonomous Technology
Inquiry Focus - Criterion A
Cultural
End Year Exam and Revision
Inquiry Focus - Criterion B
End of Year Exam Reflection
Inquiry Focus - Criterion C
End of Year Reflection

Year 2

Economic
Inquiry Focus - Criterion D
Environmental
Inquiry Focus - Criterion E
Health
Human Knowledge
Internal Assessment Draft
Political
Internal Assessment - Final
Social
Trial Exam
Reflection and Practice
Revision

What is different in taking Digital Society SL online?

Students will have the opportunity to:

develop an authentic experience with the Digital Systems that are discussed and evaluated
access source material in a variety of media
access a structured learning environment that provides flexibility and support in equal measure
study alongside students from around the world
regularly communicate with teachers and fellow students

Some things won’t be different though. Standards and expectations will be just as high as in a face-to-face classroom

Activities and assessment

Students will engage the course content in a variety of ways including in-depth research, group work and weekly discussions focused on essential questions. They will also work on the examining and exploring of real-world examples.

Students are assessed on variety of formats that range from simple statements to in-depth and complex essay writing. Assessment is fully in line with IB criteria.

Advice from our teachers

To succeed in Digital Society SL, we recommend students set aside five to six hours a week.

Benefits to students

Taking Digital Society SL online will enable students to:

develop in-depth understanding of the trends of digital systems
learn to write analytically with a global perspective in mind
become experienced in a wide range of technical and social tools
develop 21st century skills like time management, communication and digital literacy which are much in demand by employers

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Pilot the Pamoja Online Course for up to four weeks from the day the course commences.

Please note, that all courses offered are subject to receiving a minimum of 5 students at the beginning of the academic year. We will contact the school prior to the course start date if we are unable to take a course forward.