itgs scheme 2011-2012

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

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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

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IB1 Term 1


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

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Project & extended essay guidelines

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Proposal write-up




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.

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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

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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




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

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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

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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

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IB1 Term 2


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

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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.

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===Project logbook completion

===Extended Essay continues




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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Project prototype progression /polishing/Completion

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