1. THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAM
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HL
IB1 Term 1
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
The learner should be able to :- Information Systems www.didcotgirls.
(a) Distinguish between data and Information, Information systems (IS), oxon.sch.uk/dept
Functions of IS software, Data, information, Class discussion s/it/gcse/notes/eff
information
knowledge & wisdom - definitions ects/notes.htm
(b) Appreciate that studying IT is
important by understanding its Computer abuse & computer crime Student research
and presentations
evolution and its socio- Syllabus guide
Individuals and Machines
economic implications. Pros & Cons of using a computerised system
(c) Analyse and evaluate the social
versus a manual one
impact of IT on individuals and
society
Introduction to social and ethical issues
(d) Consider ethical issues from both
Methodologies for analysing social impact
local and global perspectives
and ethical considerations.
Learners to:- Hardware and Networks
(a) Distinguish between data & - economic value of information Computer
information, h/w components, - health issues Class discussion Confluence
speed of PC, storage, - h/w environmental issues
compatibility, OCR, OMR, bar - data protection, biometrics Student research
code, verification, validation, - teleworking & virtual office and presentations Encarta
encryption/decryption, viruses, - policies & standards i.e. e-mail, monitoring
analogue and digital data. & surveillance Internet
- Operating systems & utilities
(b) Understand technological concepts - backups & house keeping
like LAN, WAN, client, server, - implementing or upgrading IT systems.
firewall, system admin, EDI, - levels of network access
intrusion types e.g. hacking, - privacy on networks
network types and e-commerce - data sharing & filter of incoming data
- increased globalization
- network interface standards and policy

2. THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAM
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HL
IB1 Term 1
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Project &
Learners to understand how to collect Introduction to internal assessments Research extended essay Proposal write-up
data for project and news articles for (Extended essay and project) guidelines
extended essays. Class discussion
Software fundamentals Computer
Learners to understand software - bug-free software & piracy Student research Confluence
concepts i.e. shareware, public domain, - interfaces for disabled and presentations
freeware, commercial & integrated - GUI for users & children Encarta
s/w, copyright, licence, warranty, user - preventing unauthorized access Internet
manual, command-line, voice - software globalization.
recognition, upload & download.

3. THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAM
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HL
IB1 Term 2
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Learners to evaluate the social and Database Computer
ethical issues involved in the use of - flat-file vs relational database Class discussion Confluence Practical work –
Databases. - paper file vs electronic files modelling using a
- data redundancy & integrity Student research Encarta database
Understand related technological and - data transfer between a database & and presentations Internet
design concepts including field, record, spreadsheet
search, query, DBMS, mail merge, - privacy & security of information Ms Access
updating data., use of boolean - individuals rights on stored personal data
operators (AND, OR and NOT) - consequences of incorrect or outdated data
Data mining/data matching, report - legislation on access of database information
generation, special purpose databases - ethical issues to collection, use and selling of
ie encyclopaedias & library systems data stored in databases.
Learners to evaluate the social and Spreadsheet
ethical issues involved in the use of - paper files vs electronic files Class discussion Computer Practical work –
Spreadsheets - reliability & integrity of data Confluence modelling using a
- data transfer between a database and Student research spreadsheet
Understand related technological and spreadsheet and presentations Encarta
design concepts including cells, cell - select print & display area of a worksheet Internet
formats, rows, columns, label, - use of graphs or charts to represent info.
worksheet, '‘what if’ analysis, range, - special purpose spreadsheet eg inventory or Ms Excel
absolute & relative reference. budget
Internal assessments draft (Extended essay
and project logbook) - Commencement
Learners to evaluate the social and Word processing and Desktop Publishing Class discussion Ms Word Design a brochure
ethical issues involved in the use of - effects of DTP on right to publish eg
WP & DTP freedom of press, free exchange of ideas PageMaker
- economic effects of DTP on business

4. THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAM
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HL
IB1 Term 2
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Understand related technological Word processing and Desktop Publishing
concepts that include formatting, spell - intellectual property on reproduction and Class discussion Ms Word Practical work
check, PDF, RTF, use of templates, transformation of digitized text.
WP vs page layout - effects of WP & DTP on the workplace eg Design PageMaker
job loss, de-skilling, surveillance brochures,
- health impacts of WP & DTP in workplace business cards, Computer
- social impact of speech-enabled input/output greeting cards Confluence text
- effective use of WP functions to streamline book
production of documents.
- use of WP formatting features to create
output to communicate effectively.
Learners to study and evaluate the Images, sound and Presentations
social and ethical issues involved in - intellectual property & copyright issues to Class discussion Computer Designing
the use of images, sound and copying & modifying text, images, sound & Confluence PowerPoint
presentations e.g. multimedia, slide- video and fair use of policies Student research presentations
shows, virtual reality and games. - printed vs electronically published info. and presentations Encarta
- multimedia solutions for disabled persons Internet
Understand design and concepts i.e. - surveillance & privacy
animation, clip art, CAD, hypermedia, - global access to info available on CD-ROMs
hypertext, pixel, resolution, MP3, versus Internet.
MIDI, morp bitmap graphics - use of virtual actors in films
- biased info & reliability of data
- issues related to games
Learners to study and evaluate the Modelling and Simulations Computer
social and ethical issues involved in - reliability of predictions on computer Class discussion Confluence
use of modelling and simulations models eg weather, global warming
- economic effects of use of models to design Encarta
and test new products. Internet
===Project/Extended Essay continues

5. THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAM
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HL
IB1 Term 2
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Understand technological concepts that Modelling and Simulations Computer
include model, simulation, feedback - security issues involved in military Class discussion Confluence
loop, faulty/hidden assumptions, simulations
processing power needed to create - social impact of reliance on simulations Student research Encarta
complex models, visualization of - designer responsibility on accuracy of and presentations Internet
information, and correspondence of the assumptions in the model.
model with reality. - ethical considerations on decisions to use
models or simulations to ensure human safety
Understand concepts of tutorial Tutorials, Training and Wizards Computer
software, help features, ‘Read Me’ (assistants) Class discussion Confluence
files, using wizards and online - the balance in responsibility between an
assistants in design & creation of individual and an organization for training Student research Encarta
products e.g. websites, DTP etc - need for global and cultural diversity in and presentations Internet
training and tutorial software.
- requirements to provide training to
implement change in organizations.
===Project logbook completion
===Extended Essay continues

6. THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAM
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HL
IB1 Term 3
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Learners to study and evaluate social Communication Systems:-
and ethical issues involved in use of The Internet Class discussion Computer
the Internet. - Reliability and authenticity of information Confluence
- global viruses Student research
Understand key terms – protocols, - dependence & addiction and presentations Encarta
cookies, listserv, web cam, netiquette, - rules & policies for use Internet
intranet, URL, hyperlink, bandwidth, - domination of English as the main language
WWW, browser, search engine, e- - open access to unsuitable material
mail. Means to block access to info, - ethical issues related to misuse eg spamming
viruses, comparison between internet - IT-rich vs IT-poor countries
and intranet - encryption & workplace monitoring
- global databases
- e-commerce, banking, health, libraries
Learners to study and evaluate the Personal and Public Communications
social and ethical issues involved in - health of use of mobile devices eg PDAs Class discussion Computer
the use of personal & public - effect on personal productivity of usage Confluence
communication. - effect on environment Student research
- social & environ. Effects of telecommuting and presentations Encarta
Know related IT concepts and terms :- - social effects of teleconferencing & Internet
convergence, teleconferencing, videoconferencing and requirements.
videoconferencing, telecommuting, - distance learning, digital entertainment,
digital television, push-pull global media and public info systems
technologies - 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

7. THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAM
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HL
IB2 Term 1
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Learners to study and evaluate the Integrated Systems:-
social and ethical issues involved in Robots – HL only Class discussion Computer
the use of robots. - effects of replacing people with robots Confluence
- use of robots in dangerous situations Student research
Understand key technological terms – - human interaction with robots ie artificial and presentations Encarta
robot, android, cyborg, sensors, pets for disabled & elderly. Internet
determine situations in which a robot - robots in medicine ie surgery
can be used than humans - 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
Learners to evaluate the social and Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems –
ethical issues involved in the use of AI HL only Class discussion Computer
and expert systems. - processing requirements for AI Confluence
- collection/creation of a knowledge base Student research
Understand key terms – AI, Turing - creation of an inference engine and presentations Encarta
test, parallel processing, machine - identity of domains for expert systems
learning, natural language, common- Internet
- performance of expert system –
sense knowledge, agent, fuzzy logic,
knowledge
knowledge engineer, domain
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.

8. THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAM
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HL
IB2 Term 1
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Learners to use real-life situations to AREAS OF IMPACT
understand reservation system, luggage 1. Business and Employment Class discussion Computer
processing, navigation, ergonomics, - Transportation Confluence
traffic simulation & traffic safety - Employment Student research
- Banking and finance and presentations Encarta
Electronic employee monitoring, - International commerce
telecommuting, health, job - E-commerce Internet
obsolescence, surveillance, - Retailing, advertising, media
teleshopping, spyware, online
marketing, EFT, ATM etc === Project
Learners to use real-life situations to 2. Education
understand application of IT in - Tele-learning Class discussion
hospitals, prisons, voice recognition, - Modification of hardware and software for Computer
text-to-speech, science experiments, special needs Student research Confluence
modelling, simulation, instructional - Software in the classroom and presentations
tools, CAI, CAL, catalogues, security - School library systems Encarta
system, online research, - Hardware in the classroom
teleconferencing, record keeping, - Software in school administration Internet
scheduling, intranets, public - Training, tutorials, simulators
information etc.
Learners to use real-life situations to 3. Health Computer
understand application of IT in service - Telemedicine Class discussion Confluence
delivery, data analysis, public health, - Electronic health records
privacy, robot surgery, marketing, - Diagnostic and therapeutic tools Student research Encarta
prosthetic devices, diagnostic software. - Medical advice on the Internet or CD-ROM and presentations
- Monitoring of patients Internet
- IT solutions for disabled people

9. THE AGA KHAN MZIZIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, DAR ES SALAAM
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY {ITGS}
IB SCHEME OF WORK – SL/HL
IB2 Term 2
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES TOPIC / SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Learners to use real-life situations to 4. Arts, Entertainment and Leisure
understand application of IT in - Digital art Class discussion Computer
electronic music, visual art, digital - Film Confluence
actor simulations, animations, DTP, - Live arts Student research
digital radio, TV, magazines, books - New media – DVD, CD, VR and presentations Encarta
and electronic news. - Broadcast media Internet
- Toys and games
Learners to use real-life situations to 5. Science and Environment Computer
understand application of IT in digital - Modelling and Simulation Class discussion Confluence
experiments, environmental simulation - Visualization ie mapping
and data logging - Data search Student research Encarta
- Forecasting and presentations Internet
- Data logging
Learners to use real-life situations to 6. Politics and Government Computer
understand application of IT in voting - Political process Class discussion Confluence
& elections, lobbying, open govt, free - Government administration
movement of info, record keeping, tax - Legislation Student research Encarta
collection, policy development, DNA - Police and Military and presentations Internet
data collection, video surveillance, - Rebel and terrorist use of IT
smart weapon development, espionage
Project prototype progression
/polishing/Completion