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THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAMINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HLIB1 Term 1
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPICLEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
The learner should be able to :-(a) Distinguish between data and
information(b) Appreciate that studying IT is
important by understanding its evolution and its socio-economic implications.
(c) Analyse and evaluate the social impact of IT on individuals and society
(d) Consider ethical issues from both local and global perspectives
Information SystemsInformation, Information systems (IS), Functions of IS software, Data, information, knowledge & wisdom - definitionsComputer abuse & computer crime
Individuals and MachinesPros & Cons of using a computerised system versus a manual one
Introduction to social and ethical issuesMethodologies for analysing social impact and ethical considerations.
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/depts/it/gcse/notes/effects/notes.htm
Syllabus guide
Learners to:-(a) Distinguish between data &
information, h/w components, speed of PC, storage, compatibility, OCR, OMR, bar code, verification, validation, encryption/decryption, viruses, analogue and digital data.
(b) Understand technological concepts like LAN, WAN, client, server, firewall, system admin, EDI, intrusion types e.g. hacking, network types and e-commerce
Hardware and Networks- economic value of information- health issues- h/w environmental issues- data protection, biometrics- teleworking & virtual office- policies & standards i.e. e-mail, monitoring & surveillance- Operating systems & utilities- backups & house keeping- implementing or upgrading IT systems.- levels of network access- privacy on networks- data sharing & filter of incoming data- increased globalization- network interface standards and policy
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
Encarta
Internet
THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAMINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HL
IB1 Term 1
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPICLEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Learners to understand how to collect data for project and news articles for extended essays.
Learners to understand software concepts i.e. shareware, public domain, freeware, commercial & integrated s/w, copyright, licence, warranty, user manual, command-line, voice recognition, upload & download.
Introduction to internal assessments (Extended essay and project)
Software fundamentals- bug-free software & piracy- interfaces for disabled- GUI for users & children- preventing unauthorized access- software globalization.
Research
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Project & extended essay guidelines
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
Proposal write-up
THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAMINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HLIB1 Term 2
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPICLEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Learners to evaluate the social and ethical issues involved in the use of Databases.
Understand related technological and design concepts including field, record, search, query, DBMS, mail merge, updating data., use of boolean operators (AND, OR and NOT) Data mining/data matching, report generation, special purpose databases ie encyclopaedias & library systems
Database- flat-file vs relational database- paper file vs electronic files- data redundancy & integrity- data transfer between a database & spreadsheet- privacy & security of information- individuals rights on stored personal data- consequences of incorrect or outdated data- legislation on access of database information- ethical issues to collection, use and selling of data stored in databases.
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
Ms Access
Practical work – modelling using a database
Learners to evaluate the social and ethical issues involved in the use of Spreadsheets
Understand related technological and design concepts including cells, cell formats, rows, columns, label, worksheet, '‘what if’ analysis, range, absolute & relative reference.
Spreadsheet- paper files vs electronic files- reliability & integrity of data- data transfer between a database and spreadsheet- select print & display area of a worksheet- use of graphs or charts to represent info.- special purpose spreadsheet eg inventory or budget
Internal assessments draft (Extended essay and project logbook) - Commencement
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
Ms Excel
Practical work – modelling using a spreadsheet
Learners to evaluate the social and ethical issues involved in the use of WP & DTP
Word processing and Desktop Publishing- effects of DTP on right to publish eg freedom of press, free exchange of ideas- economic effects of DTP on business
Class discussion Ms Word
PageMaker
Design a brochure
THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAMINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HLIB1 Term 2
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPICLEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Understand related technological concepts that include formatting, spell check, PDF, RTF, use of templates, WP vs page layout
Word processing and Desktop Publishing- intellectual property on reproduction and transformation of digitized text.- effects of WP & DTP on the workplace eg job loss, de-skilling, surveillance- health impacts of WP & DTP in workplace- social impact of speech-enabled input/output- effective use of WP functions to streamline production of documents.- use of WP formatting features to create output to communicate effectively.
Class discussion
Design brochures, business cards, greeting cards
Ms Word
PageMaker
Computer Confluence text book
Practical work
Learners to study and evaluate the social and ethical issues involved in the use of images, sound and presentations e.g. multimedia, slide- shows, virtual reality and games.
Understand design and concepts i.e. animation, clip art, CAD, hypermedia, hypertext, pixel, resolution, MP3, MIDI, morp bitmap graphics
Images, sound and Presentations- intellectual property & copyright issues to copying & modifying text, images, sound & video and fair use of policies- printed vs electronically published info.- multimedia solutions for disabled persons- surveillance & privacy- global access to info available on CD-ROMs versus Internet.- use of virtual actors in films- biased info & reliability of data- issues related to games
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
Designing PowerPoint presentations
Learners to study and evaluate the social and ethical issues involved in use of modelling and simulations
Modelling and Simulations- reliability of predictions on computer models eg weather, global warming- economic effects of use of models to design and test new products.===Project/Extended Essay continues
Class discussionComputer Confluence
EncartaInternet
THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAMINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HL
IB1 Term 2
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPICLEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Understand technological concepts that include model, simulation, feedback loop, faulty/hidden assumptions, processing power needed to create complex models, visualization of information, and correspondence of the model with reality.
Modelling and Simulations- security issues involved in military simulations- social impact of reliance on simulations- designer responsibility on accuracy of assumptions in the model.- ethical considerations on decisions to use models or simulations to ensure human safety
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
Understand concepts of tutorial software, help features, ‘Read Me’ files, using wizards and online assistants in design & creation of products e.g. websites, DTP etc
Tutorials, Training and Wizards (assistants)- the balance in responsibility between an individual and an organization for training- need for global and cultural diversity in training and tutorial software.- requirements to provide training to implement change in organizations.
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
===Project logbook completion
===Extended Essay continues
THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAMINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HLIB1 Term 3
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPICLEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Learners to study and evaluate social and ethical issues involved in use of the Internet.
Understand key terms – protocols, cookies, listserv, web cam, netiquette, intranet, URL, hyperlink, bandwidth, WWW, browser, search engine, e-mail. Means to block access to info, viruses, comparison between internet and intranet
Communication Systems:-The Internet- Reliability and authenticity of information- global viruses- dependence & addiction- rules & policies for use- domination of English as the main language- open access to unsuitable material- ethical issues related to misuse eg spamming- IT-rich vs IT-poor countries- encryption & workplace monitoring- global databases- e-commerce, banking, health, libraries
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
Learners to study and evaluate the social and ethical issues involved in the use of personal & public communication.
Know related IT concepts and terms :- convergence, teleconferencing, videoconferencing, telecommuting, digital television, push-pull technologies
Personal and Public Communications- health of use of mobile devices eg PDAs- effect on personal productivity of usage- effect on environment - social & environ. Effects of telecommuting- social effects of teleconferencing & videoconferencing and requirements.- distance learning, digital entertainment, global media and public info systems- digital vs live entertainment- face-to-face communication vs technology communication- convergence of computers and communications technology- public info systems eg traffic control, security cameras, public transfer info syst.== = Project design commence
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAMINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HLIB2 Term 1
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPICLEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Learners to study and evaluate the social and ethical issues involved in the use of robots.
Understand key technological terms – robot, android, cyborg, sensors, determine situations in which a robot can be used than humans
Integrated Systems:-Robots – HL only- effects of replacing people with robots - use of robots in dangerous situations- human interaction with robots ie artificial pets for disabled & elderly.- robots in medicine ie surgery- reliability of robotic devices in life- threatening situations.- types of input/output peripherals used e.g. arms, fingers, voice, wheels- capabilities and limitations of robots i.e. vision, touch, sound & movement.- processing power
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
Learners to evaluate the social and ethical issues involved in the use of AI and expert systems.
Understand key terms – AI, Turing test, parallel processing, machine learning, natural language, common-sense knowledge, agent, fuzzy logic, knowledge engineer, domain
Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems – HL only- processing requirements for AI- collection/creation of a knowledge base- creation of an inference engine- identity of domains for expert systems- performance of expert system – knowledge engineer, informant, programmer, company the sold it, the buyer- military applications of AI e.g. smart weapons- access to the knowledge base underlying an inference engine in an expert syst.
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
Encarta
Internet
THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAMINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HLIB2 Term 1
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPICLEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Learners to use real-life situations to understand reservation system, luggage processing, navigation, ergonomics, traffic simulation & traffic safety
Electronic employee monitoring, telecommuting, health, job obsolescence, surveillance, teleshopping, spyware, online marketing, EFT, ATM etc
AREAS OF IMPACT1. Business and Employment- Transportation- Employment- Banking and finance- International commerce- E-commerce- Retailing, advertising, media
=== Project
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
Encarta
Internet
Learners to use real-life situations to understand application of IT in hospitals, prisons, voice recognition, text-to-speech, science experiments, modelling, simulation, instructional tools, CAI, CAL, catalogues, security system, online research, teleconferencing, record keeping, scheduling, intranets, public information etc.
2. Education- Tele-learning- Modification of hardware and software for special needs- Software in the classroom- School library systems- Hardware in the classroom- Software in school administration- Training, tutorials, simulators
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
Encarta
Internet
Learners to use real-life situations to understand application of IT in service delivery, data analysis, public health, privacy, robot surgery, marketing, prosthetic devices, diagnostic software.
3. Health- Telemedicine- Electronic health records- Diagnostic and therapeutic tools- Medical advice on the Internet or CD-ROM- Monitoring of patients- IT solutions for disabled people
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
Encarta
Internet
THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAMINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HLIB2 Term 2
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPICLEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Learners to use real-life situations to understand application of IT in electronic music, visual art, digital actor simulations, animations, DTP, digital radio, TV, magazines, books and electronic news.
4. Arts, Entertainment and Leisure- Digital art- Film- Live arts- New media – DVD, CD, VR- Broadcast media- Toys and games
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
Learners to use real-life situations to understand application of IT in digital experiments, environmental simulation and data logging
5. Science and Environment- Modelling and Simulation- Visualization ie mapping- Data search- Forecasting- Data logging
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
Learners to use real-life situations to understand application of IT in voting & elections, lobbying, open govt, free movement of info, record keeping, tax collection, policy development, DNA data collection, video surveillance, smart weapon development, espionage
6. Politics and Government- Political process- Government administration- Legislation- Police and Military- Rebel and terrorist use of IT
Class discussion
Student research and presentations
Computer Confluence
EncartaInternet
Project prototype progression /polishing/Completion
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