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)
THE FUTURE OF FINANCE (New Course for 2023) |
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Course Description: |
Understanding how the world of finance works now and into the future is a core life skill. Knowledge of financial markets and ways to plan for and invest in your future is vital for leading a successful, happy and healthy life. This semester-based elective course will help you build that knowledge and develop these skills. The High School Future of Finance course will help students develop core financial skills and learn about how disruptive innovations in de-centralised finance will impact our lives. Discovering how cryptocurrencies and blockchain etc. will impact our future is essential to effective life planning. The course will cover other practical strategies to manage finances effectively. |
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Prerequisites: |
None |
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Credit: |
0.5 credit |
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Length of Course: |
1 semester (can be repeated) |
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