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Information Technology in a Global Society
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Most of the world has easy access to vast
amounts of information and very rapid exchanges of
information have profoundly affected how individuals, and
groups of individuals, work, play, develop relationships and
evolve ethical behaviour.
The rapid advances in technology have plunged modern society
into an information age. Consequently, the collection,
processing, analysis and representation of information have
become a dynamic dimension in today's society with
information becoming a commodity of economic importance and
political power.
Challenges
Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) is a
standard level (SL) programme that aims to prepare students
to meet the following challenges:
understanding the uses of information systems
evaluating the consequences of those technologies on
society
determining, evaluating and discussing the social
significance of these technologies
discussing ethical considerations that arise from using
information technology
predicting the changes most likely to emerge in the
future.
The Main Emphasis of
ITGS
The main focus of the ITGS programme is to consider how two
aspects, the social significance of IT and the ethical
considerations arising from IT, influence individuals,
communities (including nations), institutions and
organizations.
Social Significance of IT
The information age has widespread impact and significance
in several social contexts: economic, political, cultural,
legal, environmental, historical, ergonomic (including
health) and psychological.
Ethical Considerations Arising from IT
The ethical considerations arising from computer
techonologies, networks and converging communication
technologies must be explored.
Student Guidelines & Expectations
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