Digital society

Digital society 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. Digital society is intended to appeal to a broad range of teachers in the social studies, media, humanities, IT and related subject areas.

The course integrates concepts, content and contexts through inquiry.

• Concepts such as expression, space and identity highlight powerful, pervasive and debatable perspectives that provide insight for inquiry.

• Content informs inquiry with details about digital systems including areas related to data, algorithms, media, AI, robotics and more.

• Contexts situate inquiry into areas significant to life in digital society including social, cultural and environmental contexts.

In addition, HL students consider important contemporary challenges and digital interventions.

The course aims support standard level (SL) and higher level (HL) students on their inquiry journey as they:

• Focus inquiry using course concepts, content and contexts as well as real-world examples

• Explore diverse sources relevant to digital society

• Investigate impacts and implications of digital systems for people and communities

• Reflect on emerging trends, future developments and further insights

• Share discoveries about digital society with others