High School Online Program of Studies
Technology and Innovation Department
PHILOSOPHY
Technology, in the broadest sense, is any modification of the natural or designed world to fulfill human needs or desires. Recognising that technology is such a crucial component of a modern global society, it is important that students develop an understanding of its range of features and applications, the design process used to develop new technological devices, the trade-offs that must be balanced in making decisions about the use of technology, and the way that technology shapes society and society shapes technology.
Design is a structured process involving investigation, creativity, modeling and evaluation (the design cycle). The purpose is to create products, systems and processes that address a specific need, identified during the investigation phase. This process is iterative and cyclical; it is at the core of students’ learning.
Technology and Innovation Courses Offered 2023-2024
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY IB SL I or HL I
DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (New Course for 2023/24)
THE FUTURE OF FINANCE (New Course for 2023)
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 1 & 2 (Formerly Design Technology 1 & 2)
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY IB SL II |
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Course Description: |
This course will be the second year of the IB Standard Level required for 12th grade students preparing for the IB examination. It interfaces well between the knowledge base of the sciences and the creative flair of the arts. Topics covered include: design projects involving the collection of raw materials, the creation of a student-led major final product, designing with clean technologies, ergonomics, and a study of computer aided design (CAD) and manufacture (CAM). A major component is the active involvement of students in designing and problem-solving. In this course, the students design real-world applications, products and artifacts. The IB Group IV subjects require participation in a 10-hour interdisciplinary group project with IB Biology, IB Design Technology, IB Physics, and IB Chemistry students meeting twice after school.
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Prerequisites: |
Design Technology IB SL I |
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Credit: |
1.0 credit |
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Length of Course: |
1 year |
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Recommendations: |
It is for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of design, architecture, engineering, business, science or applied science and technology. It is also ideally suited for art, business and science students. |
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Notes: |
This course satisfies the IB Group 4 requirements for the IB Diploma. |
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