International Baccalaureate Information Technology in a Global Society IB6613

Suggested Grade Levels: 10 or 11 or 12 (36 weeks)

Information Technology in a Global Society is a recognized International Baccalaureate course. This course is designed to promote an understanding and appreciation of the social significance of information technology and networking as students analyze and evaluate in a critical manner the impact and ethical considerations arising from the widespread use of information technology and networking. The course focuses on how information systems and networks are used to process and exchange information for control, analysis, and communications. The cooperative education method is available for this course. Students combine classroom instruction and supervised on-the-job training in an approved position with continuing supervision throughout the school year.