The IB Diploma Programme Digital Society course is an interdisciplinary course within the individuals and societies subject group. The course is designed for young people interested in exploring the impact and importance of digital systems and technologies in the contemporary world. The course integrates concepts, content, and contexts through inquiry. Learning will focus on real-world examples, explore diverse sources relevant to digital society, investigate impacts of digital systems for people and communities, and reflect on emerging trends and future development.
Prerequisites
None. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
This course prepares students for the required Standard Level (SL) IB examination at the end of the course study. Students not completing the Internal Assessment (LA) and/or not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point (26617). This IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality point value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course.