TOK Exhibition Example

Definition: Digitization refers to the process of converting information into a digital format that can be processed by a computer.
Practical Example: To digitize a physical object, such as a pen, one could use a scanner or take a picture of it using a smartphone camera, which captures the object's image.
- Genius Scan: This is a specific application mentioned for scanning objects, highlighting the accessibility of technology for digitization.

Prevalence: The speaker mentions that in 2025, using technology to capture images of everyday life is commonplace, emphasizing the ubiquity of smartphones in permissions to document experiences.
Finding Images Online: If one cannot physically scan or photograph an object, they can often find existing images using the Internet, showcasing its vast array of searchable content.

Word Limit: A minimum of 950 words is required for the assignment, with some students questioning the rationale behind this number.
Essay Structure: The essays are likely structured around a central question, which needs a careful selection of objects that relate to that question.
- Inquiry Focus: Selecting the right question and accompanying objects is emphasized, with the understanding that students may face multiple options for questions pertaining to specific themes (e.g., values, bias, evidence).

Criterion for Selection: Students must choose three distinct objects that connect meaningfully to their chosen question, with a preference for a mix of text and visual elements.
Creating Connections: Each object must be clearly linked to the corresponding inquiry question, forming a coherent narrative in the submission.

Citations Required: Every object used in the essay needs appropriate citations. Students must establish ownership for images (e.g., if they take a photo of their trash can).
Citing Self: Specific guidance is provided on citing oneself as the source when it's a personal photo, mentioning that metadata from devices (like an iPhone) can contain information about the photo's origin.

Example Question: "What is the connection between culture and knowledge?"
- Selected Objects:
1. Chinese Multiplication Table
2. A piece of cultural art
3. A traditional food dish
- Each object reveals insights about the influence of culture on knowledge acquisition and understanding.

First Person Usage: Students are encouraged to use the first person in their essays, allowing personal reflections on their experiences and insights related to the objects.
Contrasts in Knowledge: The essay discusses contrasting educational approaches in different cultures, such as rote memorization versus conceptual understanding, representing differing epistemological beliefs about knowledge.

Multiplication Table Analysis:
- The multiplication table serves as a cultural artifact revealing educational philosophies and societal values associated with mathematics across cultures. It raises questions about the nature of memorization versus understanding in the learning process.
Aesthetic Knowledge via Art:
- Artwork is discussed as a social construct of beauty standards within cultural contexts. The knowledge about beauty is shaped by societal norms and power dynamics, demonstrating how aesthetics can reflect and reinforce cultural values.
Culinary Knowledge from Cooking:
- A personal recipe acts as a means of transmitting knowledge through tradition and familial ties. This culinary tradition illustrates how identity and memory underpin knowledge creation and dissemination in various contexts, including digital sharing across platforms.

Assignment Steps:
- Select a question and three objects related to knowledge.
- Complete an initial assignment with the selected question and objects by the next class.
- Emphasis on individual interpretation and review of examples, potentially using previous high-scoring submissions for guidance.