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Class of 2008-2009

Osaka International School

Introduction

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 behavior.
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) program 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 program 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 technologies, networks and converging communication technologies must be explored.

Student Guidelines & Expectations

Click here to see what is expected of ITGS students at OIS

With thanks to Elizabeth Schloeffel at St Peter's College for original content

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