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Title: Digital Society for the IB Diploma Programme
Authors: Eli Bomfim, Tammy Earle, Michael Fitzpatrick, Carol Hancox, Jonathon Levin, Barbara Stefanics
Publisher: Hodder Education
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Mention of other releases related to Theory of Knowledge (TOK) for IB Diploma.
Description of TOK guidance materials, assessments support, and inquiry processes.
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Authors reiterated: Eli Bomfim, Tammy Earle, Michael Fitzpatrick, Carol Hancox, Jonathon Levin, Barbara Stefanics.
Focus on Digital Society content for IB Diploma Programme highlighted.
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Copyright statements and information about publication efforts detailed.
Contact details for publisher-related inquiries provided.
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Acknowledgements for permissions to reproduce copyright materials.
Details of visual credits for illustrations and photo resources noted across multiple pages.
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Continued acknowledgments for images and their respective copyright holders listed.
Highlights the range of visual contributors for the publication.
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Contents preliminary listing provided.
Sections outline number of chapters, index of topics, and contributors therein.
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Dedication section expressing gratitude to IB collaborators.
Details about the authors’ collaboration and contributions.
Emphasis on the challenges and responsibilities in educating on digital society issues.
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Backgrounds of individual authors summarized:
Eli Bomfim: Teaching experience and dedication to ITGS course.
Tammy Earle: Focus on educational technology initiatives.
Michael Fitzpatrick: Experience in writing ICT textbooks, teaching across IB programs.
Carol Hancox: Teaching with a focus on computer science and experience in ITGS.
Jonathon Levin: Diverse teaching contexts and dedication to student-centered education.
Barbara Stefanics: Long-term contributions to various IB subjects, especially ITGS.
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Welcome note discussing transformative impacts of digital technology on society.
Overview of the digital society course’s objectives outlined.
Introduction to the '3Cs' diagram (concepts, content, contexts).
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Diagram depicting core learning goals and areas in the Digital Society syllabus provided.
Mention of HL (Higher Level) additional topics for extended inquiry.
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Student requirements outlined for learning resources.
Encouragement for active participation and ongoing connections throughout the course.
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Section 1 titled "Understanding Digital Society," emphasizing foundational knowledge.
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Key terms and objectives for the section identified.
Introduction to the concept of digital society as constantly evolving
Encourages reflecting on current learning experiences and misconceptions.
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Initial reflections and questions to consider when engaging with digital society topics.
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Overview of key understandings by the end of the section highlighted:
Importance of key terminology, understanding digital systems, and IB contextual relevance.
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Path to success diagram emphasizing digital society components and interconnections with other subjects.
Emphasis on responsibility for personal learning and the importance of curiosity throughout the course.
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Introduction to the concept of 'digital society' and its significance in student learning.
Focus on the importance of connectivity and real-world impact.
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Discussion of the 'digital divide' and barriers to technology access, particularly focussing on socio-economic factors.
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Milestones in digital society's evolution noted.
Historical perspective provided on critical technological advances from 1947 to present day detailed.
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Overview of subtopics such as binary systems and representations in digital contexts discussed.
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Concept of data representation in binary elaborated; examples of encoding and digital communication highlighted.
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Discussion of the difference between analogue and digital technologies emphasized.
Examination of how digital technology encapsulates various forms of data communication noted.
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Impact of digitization discussed, including data preservation and the importance of ongoing access.
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The concept of digital archives raised, focusing on their roles in knowledge preservation and easy accessibility.
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Introduction of the three Cs (concepts, content, contexts) to be explored throughout the book, with connections to broader digital society principles specified.
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Requirement for comparative analysis of multiple examples and sources emphasized.
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Focus on individual digital footprints outlined, encompassing both active and passive contributions.
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Discussion of the IB context for digital society outlined, emphasizing connections with TOK, CAS, and other subjects.
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Emphasizes the need for international mindedness and the interconnections of global issues with personal impacts.
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Subject aims articulated to define the learning outcomes for digital society course participants.
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Introduction to the 'digital toolkit' concept where ATL skills and other competencies support individual learning.