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Welcome to the ITGS homepage |
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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.
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 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 Click here to see what is expected of ITGS students at OIS |
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| With thanks to Elizabeth Schloeffel at St Peter's College for original content | ||
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