- 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
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
Information Technology in a Global Society HL
Information Technology in a Global Society looks at technological innovations and their social and ethical impact on the world today. Students will have the opportunity to develop an authentic experience with the IT that is discussed and evaluated; access source material in a variety of media; and learn at their own pace and in a location of their choice.
Course structure
The course covers the following topics:
Year 1
- Course Overview
- Introduction to ITGS
- Networks
- Internet
- Hardware and Software
- Business and Employment
- Revision and Semester Test
- Spreadsheets, Modelling and Sims
- Databases
- Health
- IA & Project Management
- Multimedia & Digital Media
- Personal and Public Communication
- Home and Leisure
- Politics and Government – Part 1
- End of Year Exam and Revision
- Politics and Government – Part 2
Year 2
- Case Study
- Environment
- Case Study Continued
- IA First Final Draft
- Education and Training
- Review and Semester Exam
- Information Systems in Organizations
- Trial Exam
- Information Systems in Organizations
- Final IA
- Robotics, AI and Expert Systems
- Case Study Focus
- Course Review
What is different in taking ITGS HL online?
Students will have the opportunity to:
- develop an authentic experience with the IT that is discussed and evaluated
- access source material in a variety of media
- learn at their own pace and in a location of their choice
- 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 production of a real world project for an authentic client.
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
In order to succeed in ITGS HL, we recommend students set aside six to eight hours a week.
Benefits to students
Taking ITGS HL online will enable students to:
- develop in-depth understanding of the trends of Information Technology
- 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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