- IB DP core elements
Extended Essay
Theory of Knowledge
- Group 1: Studies in language and literature
English A Language and Literature HL
English A Language and Literature SL
- Group 2: language acquisition
French ab initio
Mandarin ab initio
Spanish ab initio
Spanish B SL
- Group 3: Individuals and societies
Business Management HL
Business Management SL
Digital Society HL
Digital Society SL
Economics HL
Economics SL
Information Technology in a Global Society HL
Information Technology in a Global Society SL
Philosophy SL
Psychology HL
Psychology SL
- Group 5: Mathematics
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL
- Group 6: The arts
Film SL
IB Diploma
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.
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
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.
Powered byPilot 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.