Introduction

Welcome to your essential guide for leveraging Generative AI in the IB Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) course. The ITGS curriculum requires a unique blend of technical understanding, critical analysis, and ethical evaluation. This guide provides 101 targeted prompts designed to help both educators and students navigate the complexities of the course, from lesson planning and concept clarification to revision and exam preparation.

How to Use This Guide:

Select a Prompt: Find a prompt that matches your goal (e.g., creating a worksheet, understanding a concept).
Copy and Paste: Copy the prompt directly into your preferred Generative AI tool (like Gemini, ChatGPT, etc.).
Customize: Replace bracketed text [like this] with your specific topic, technology, or requirement.
Refine: Iterate on the AI’s output. Ask for more detail, a different format, or a simpler explanation to get the perfect result.

The prompts are designed with the core ITGS Triangle (IT System, Social/Ethical Issues, Stakeholders) and assessment objectives in mind, ensuring curriculum alignment and preparing you for success.

Section 1 – Educator Prompts (50)

These prompts are designed to streamline the teaching process, from curriculum planning to creating engaging and effective assessments.

Group A: Planning & Preparation (15 Prompts)

Syllabus Breakdown: “Act as an IB curriculum developer. Create a 12-week teaching schedule for the IB ITGS topic ‘[Area of Impact, e.g., Health]‘. Break it down by week, listing subtopics, suggested activities, and key ITGS Triangle connections for each.”
Lesson Plan Creation: “Generate a detailed 60-minute lesson plan on the ITGS topic of ‘[e.g., Intellectual Property]‘. Include learning objectives, a starter activity, main teaching points, a student-led discussion task, and a plenary. Specify materials needed.”
Case Study Development: “Create a fictional, yet realistic, case study about the implementation of ‘[a specific IT system, e.g., a national biometric ID system]‘. The case study should be 500 words and highlight at least three distinct social/ethical issues and identify five key stakeholder groups.”
IA Project Ideas: “Generate 10 distinct and achievable Internal Assessment project ideas for an ITGS student. For each idea, specify a fictional client, a clear problem, and a suitable IT solution (e.g., new website, database, spreadsheet model). Ensure they are appropriate for the scope of the ITGS IA.”
HL Extension Topic Plan: “(HL Only) Design a mini-unit plan for the HL extension topic ‘[e.g., IT Systems in Organizations]‘. Outline key concepts, suggest a relevant business case study, and create two higher-level thinking questions for class discussion.”
Connecting Strands: “Create a concept map linking Strand 1 (‘Social/Ethical Significance’) with Strand 3 (‘[Area of Impact, e.g., Politics and Government]‘). The map should visually connect specific ethical issues like privacy and surveillance to technologies like electronic voting.”
Resource Curation: “Find and summarize five recent (within the last 12 months) news articles relevant to the ITGS topic of ‘[e.g., Artificial Intelligence in Education]‘. For each, provide a URL and a three-sentence summary explaining its relevance to ITGS.”
Vocabulary List: “Generate a glossary of 20 essential key terms for the ITGS unit on ‘[e.g., Business and Employment]‘. For each term, provide a simple definition and an example of its use in a sentence.”
Pre-seen Case Study Prep: “Act as an ITGS examiner. Based on a pre-seen case study about ‘[topic of case study]‘, generate a list of 10 likely questions that could appear on Paper 1, covering a range of command terms (e.g., ‘Identify,’ ‘Explain,’ ‘Evaluate’).”
TOK Link Questions: “Develop five discussion questions that link the ITGS topic of ‘[e.g., Robotics]‘ to TOK Areas of Knowledge (e.g., Ethics, Human Sciences) and Ways of Knowing (e.g., Reason, Emotion).”
Guest Speaker Briefing: “I am preparing for a guest speaker who is an expert in ‘[e.g., Cybersecurity]‘. Write a briefing document for them, explaining the ITGS course and suggesting five key questions they could address that would be relevant to my students.”
Field Trip Plan: “Design a plan for a virtual field trip to a company that exemplifies ITGS concepts, such as ‘[e.g., a data center or a software development firm]‘. Outline the learning objectives, questions for students to answer during the virtual tour, and a follow-up activity.”
Starter Activity Bank: “Generate five different 10-minute starter activities for the topic of ‘[e.g., Digital Citizenship]‘. Include a mix of formats like ‘Think-Pair-Share,’ a quick quiz, and a ‘spot the issue’ image analysis.”
Project Scaffolding: “Create a step-by-step scaffolding guide for the ITGS Internal Assessment. Break down the project into manageable stages (e.g., Initial Investigation, Project Schedule, Product Design, Product Development, Evaluation) with clear deadlines and deliverables for each stage.”
Integrating the ITGS Triangle: “Create a worksheet template that helps students analyze any IT system using the ITGS Triangle. The template should have dedicated sections for ‘IT System Components,’ ‘Stakeholders (and their perspectives),’ and ‘Social/Ethical Issues.'”

Group B: Delivery & Differentiation (15 Prompts)

Explaining Complex Concepts: “Explain the concept of ‘[e.g., Network Neutrality]‘ as if you were talking to a 16-year-old student. Use an analogy to simplify the idea and highlight why it’s a significant social issue.”
Differentiated Worksheet: “Create a worksheet on ‘[e.g., Cloud Computing]‘. Design three tiers of questions: Tier 1 (for foundational understanding) should ask students to define key terms. Tier 2 (for application) should ask them to compare two cloud services. Tier 3 (for evaluation) should ask them to analyze the security implications for a small business.”
Real-World Examples: “Provide three current, real-world examples of ‘[a specific technology, e.g., wearable technology]‘ being used in the area of ‘[Area of Impact, e.g., Health]‘. For each, briefly explain the benefits and drawbacks.”
Discussion Prompts: “Generate five thought-provoking, open-ended discussion prompts about the ethical implications of ‘[e.g., social media algorithms]‘. Ensure the questions encourage debate and consideration of multiple stakeholder perspectives.”
Role-Play Scenario: “Create a role-play scenario for a group of four students. The scenario is a town hall meeting discussing the introduction of ‘[e.g., autonomous delivery drones]‘. Assign roles: a tech CEO, a concerned local resident, an environmental activist, and a city official. Provide each role with a brief on their perspective.”
Visual Aid Idea: “Suggest an idea for a compelling visual aid to explain the process of ‘[e.g., data encryption]‘. Describe what the visual should look like and how it would help students understand the concept.”
Simplifying for EAL Students: “Take this technical explanation of ‘[e.g., how a database works]‘ and rewrite it in simpler English, suitable for a student with English as an Additional Language. Define key vocabulary in a separate list.” [Paste technical text here]
Challenge for Advanced Students: “Create a challenging extension task for a high-achieving student who has mastered the topic of ‘[e.g., Globalization and Cultural Diversity]‘. The task should require them to synthesize information from multiple sources and write a predictive analysis of future trends.”
Flipped Classroom Video Script: “Write a 3-minute video script for a flipped classroom lesson introducing ‘[e.g., the Internet of Things (IoT)]‘. The script should be engaging, define the key term, and end with a question for students to consider before class.”
Debate Topic Formulation: “Formulate a formal debate motion on an ITGS issue. The motion should be debatable and specific, for example: ‘This House believes that the benefits of government surveillance for national security outweigh the individual’s right to privacy.'”
Stakeholder Analysis: “For the IT system ‘[e.g., online learning platforms]‘, create a table that identifies five key stakeholders. For each stakeholder, list their primary interests, potential benefits, and potential harms.”
Ethical Framework Application: “Explain how to apply the ‘[e.g., utilitarian]‘ ethical framework to the dilemma of ‘[e.g., using AI to automate jobs]‘. Outline the steps a student would take to analyze the situation using this framework.”
Connecting Past to Present: “Create a short narrative explaining the historical evolution of ‘[e.g., personal computers]‘ and how it has led to the current social/ethical issues we face today with ‘[e.g., the digital divide]‘.”
Interactive Activity Idea: “Design an interactive classroom activity to demonstrate the concept of ‘[e.g., viral marketing]‘. The activity should not require computers and should get students moving and collaborating.”
HL Paper 3 Prep: “(HL Only) Create a short, unseen news article (250 words) that could be used as stimulus material for Paper 3, related to the case study on ‘[topic of case study]‘. The article should introduce a new problem or stakeholder.”

Group C: Assessment & Feedback (15 Prompts)

Quiz Generation: “Generate a 10-question multiple-choice quiz on the ITGS topic ‘[e.g., Security]‘. Include an answer key. The questions should test knowledge of terms like ‘phishing,’ ‘malware,’ and ‘two-factor authentication.'”
Short-Answer Questions: “Create three short-answer exam-style questions (worth 4 marks each) on the topic of ‘[e.g., online censorship]‘. Ensure the questions require students to apply their knowledge to a scenario.”
Essay Question (Paper 2 Style): “Act as an IB ITGS examiner. Write an 8-mark ‘evaluate’ question suitable for Paper 2. The question should be based on a contemporary issue like ‘[e.g., the use of deepfake technology in political campaigns]‘ and require a balanced argument.”
Rubric Creation: “Create a simplified rubric for assessing a student presentation on an ITGS news story. The criteria should include ‘Understanding of the IT System,’ ‘Analysis of Social/Ethical Issues,’ ‘Identification of Stakeholders,’ and ‘Clarity of Communication.'”
Mark Scheme Development: “For the following exam question, create a detailed mark scheme with indicative content: ‘Explain two social impacts of the widespread adoption of streaming services on the entertainment industry. (6 marks)‘”
IA Feedback Generation: “A student has submitted the ‘Criterion B’ section of their IA, which is a justification for their chosen solution. Provide constructive feedback on this section. Focus on clarity, detail, and justification against specific client requirements. Here is the student’s work: [Paste student’s text here]”
Command Term Practice: “Create a worksheet that helps students differentiate between IB command terms. Use the topic of ‘[e.g., e-commerce]‘ to create one question for each of the following terms: ‘Identify,’ ‘Describe,’ ‘Explain,’ and ‘Evaluate.'”
Peer Assessment Form: “Design a peer assessment feedback form for students to use after watching each other’s presentations. Include sections for ‘What was done well?’ and ‘What could be improved?’ tied to specific ITGS assessment criteria.”
Exemplar Answer: “Write a model exemplar answer for the following 8-mark question: ‘To what extent has the internet had a positive impact on education?‘ The answer should be well-structured, balanced, and use specific examples.”
Common Mistakes List: “Based on your knowledge of the ITGS exams, list 5 common mistakes students make on Paper 1 and provide a tip for avoiding each one.”
IA Client Role-Play: “I am going to role-play an ITGS student’s client. You are the client. The student needs to interview you to determine the requirements for a new ‘[e.g., database for a local sports club]‘. Respond to my questions as a non-technical client would.”
Paper 1 Question Analysis: “Analyze the following Paper 1 question: ‘Explain one reason why the implementation of the new IT system might be opposed by the [stakeholder name]. (3 marks)‘. Break down how a student should structure their answer to achieve full marks.”
Feedback Comments Bank: “Generate a bank of 10 constructive feedback comments for common issues in student essays, such as ‘Lacks specific examples,’ ‘Analysis is descriptive rather than evaluative,’ or ‘Needs to consider more stakeholder perspectives.'”
Test Review Sheet: “Create a one-page test review sheet for the upcoming unit test on ‘[Area of Impact, e.g., Science and the Environment]‘. The sheet should include key terms, essential concepts, and three practice short-answer questions.”
IA Moderation Prep: “Act as an IB moderator. Provide three key pieces of advice for an ITGS teacher to ensure their Internal Assessment marking is aligned with IB standards.”

Group D: Enrichment & Extension (5 Prompts)

Future-Thinking Scenario: “Create a speculative scenario set in 2040 exploring the social and ethical consequences of a mature technology like ‘[e.g., brain-computer interfaces]‘. Ask students to write a news report from that future.”
Interdisciplinary Project: “Design a mini-project that connects ITGS with IB ‘[e.g., Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS)]‘. The project could involve students analyzing how IoT sensors are used for conservation and evaluating the ethical implications of this data collection.”
Film/Documentary Analysis: “Generate a list of 5 questions for students to answer after watching the documentary ‘[e.g., ‘The Social Dilemma’]‘. The questions should prompt them to connect the film’s themes to specific ITGS concepts and stakeholders.”
Creating a School Tech Policy: “Task students with creating a draft ‘Acceptable Use Policy’ for technology at their school. Provide a template that requires them to consider issues like digital citizenship, privacy, security, and equity of access.”
Ethical Design Challenge: “Design a challenge where students must redesign a common app ‘[e.g., a food delivery app]‘ to be more ethical. They must identify a current ethical flaw (e.g., gig economy worker rights) and propose a specific design change to mitigate it.”

Section 2 – Student Prompts (50)

These prompts are designed to empower you in your learning journey, helping you understand concepts, practice skills, and prepare effectively for all assessments.

Group A: Understanding Concepts (15 Prompts)

Simple Explanations: “Explain the ITGS key term ‘[e.g., Anonymity]‘ in simple terms, using an analogy I can easily remember.”
Concept Comparison: “Create a table that compares and contrasts ‘[e.g., Privacy and Security]‘. List the definition, key concerns, and an example for each.”
The ITGS Triangle in Action: “I’m studying ‘[a specific IT system, e.g., CCTV in a school]‘. Help me analyze it using the ITGS Triangle. What is the IT system? Who are the main stakeholders? What are the key social/ethical issues?”
Summarize a Topic: “Summarize the entire ITGS topic of ‘[e.g., Digital Divide]‘ into five key bullet points. For each point, provide a one-sentence explanation.”
Unpacking a Case Study: “I’ve read a case study about ‘[topic of case study]‘. Can you help me identify the main facts, the key players (stakeholders), and the central conflict or issue?” [Paste case study text if available]
“Why does this matter?”: “I’m learning about ‘[e.g., open-source software]‘. Explain why this is an important concept in the real world and what its main social significance is.”
Visualizing a Process: “Describe how I could draw a diagram or flowchart to represent the process of ‘[e.g., how targeted advertising works]‘. List the steps and actors involved.”
Connecting Topics: “How does the concept of ‘[e.g., intellectual property]‘ from Strand 1 relate to the area of impact ‘[e.g., Arts, Entertainment, and Leisure]‘ from Strand 3? Give a specific example.”
HL Concept Clarification: “(HL Only) Explain the business concept of ‘[e.g., change management]‘ and why it is relevant to the implementation of new IT systems in organizations.”
Breaking Down an Acronym: “What does the acronym ‘[e.g., GUI]‘ stand for, what does it mean, and can you give me two examples of different types?”
Identifying Stakeholder Perspectives: “For the issue of ‘[e.g., companies collecting user data]‘, what would be the perspective of a user? What about the perspective of the company’s CEO? And a government regulator?”
Hardware vs. Software: “I’m confused about the difference between hardware and software in the context of ‘[e.g., a smartphone]‘. Can you list 5 examples of each for this device?”
Ethical Dilemma Explained: “Explain the ethical dilemma involved in ‘[e.g., using AI for medical diagnosis]‘. What are the main arguments for and against it?”
From Local to Global: “Explain how a local IT issue, like ‘[e.g., a lack of internet access in a rural town]‘, is connected to the global issue of the digital divide.”
Unseen Article First-Read: “I have to analyze an unseen article for Paper 2. What are the first three things I should look for when I read it for the first time?”

Group B: Practicing & Applying (15 Prompts)

Flashcard Creation: “Generate a set of 10 digital flashcards for the topic ‘[e.g., Databases]‘. On the front of each card, put a key term. On the back, put its definition and a simple example.”
Practice Quiz: “Quiz me on the ITGS topic of ‘[e.g., Authenticity]‘. Ask me five questions, one at a time, and don’t give me the answer until I’ve tried to answer.”
Scenario Application: “Here is a short scenario: ‘A school wants to use facial recognition to take attendance.‘ Ask me to identify two potential benefits and two ethical concerns.”
Analyzing an Article: “I am providing a news article below. Act as my ITGS tutor and help me analyze it by asking me questions that prompt me to identify the IT system, stakeholders, and social/ethical issues.” [Paste article text here]
Structure an Answer: “I need to answer this question: ‘Explain two ways in which IT has impacted employment in the retail industry. (6 marks)‘. Give me a step-by-step structure for how to write a full-mark answer.”
Command Term Drill: “Give me a simple scenario related to ‘[e.g., online banking]‘. Then, ask me to ‘Identify’ one stakeholder, ‘Describe’ one benefit, and ‘Explain’ one security risk.”
IA Client Questions: “I need to interview my client for my IA project. My project is to create a ‘[e.g., new website for a local charity]‘. Generate a list of 10 important questions I should ask them to understand their requirements.”
Finding My Own Examples: “Help me find a recent news story (from the last 6 months) about the use of technology in ‘[Area of Impact, e.g., Politics and Government]‘. Suggest some search terms I could use in Google News.”
Debate Preparation: “I have to argue for the motion: ‘Social media has done more good than harm for society.‘ Give me three main arguments I can use, with a supporting example for each.”
Paper 2 Practice: “Find a recent news article about ‘[a technology, e.g., drones]‘. Then, acting as an examiner, create one 4-mark ‘explain’ question based on the article.”
Mind Map Content: “I want to create a mind map for the ITGS topic ‘[e.g., Surveillance]‘. Give me a list of central ideas, branches, and sub-branches that I should include.”
Self-Correction: “Here is my answer to a practice question: [Paste your answer here]. The question was: [Paste the question here]. Can you review my answer and give me one piece of advice on how to improve it?”
Connecting the Dots: “I’m studying ‘[e.g., robotics in manufacturing]‘. Help me create a chain of cause and effect. What is the immediate impact on factory workers? What is the secondary impact on the local community? What is the tertiary impact on the national economy?”
IA Product Testing Plan: “I have built a ‘[e.g., spreadsheet model to track inventory]‘ for my IA. Help me create a testing plan. What are 5 specific tests I should perform to ensure it works correctly and meets my client’s needs?”
HL Paper 3 Practice: “(HL Only) I’m working with the case study on ‘[topic of case study]‘. Give me a hypothetical ‘what if’ scenario related to it (e.g., ‘What if a major data breach occurred?’) and ask me to analyze the new challenges for the organization.”

Group C: Revising & Consolidating (15 Prompts)

One-Page Revision Guide: “Create a one-page revision guide (in Markdown format) for the ITGS topic ‘[Area of Impact, e.g., Education]‘. It should include key terms, a summary of key issues, examples of relevant IT systems, and a list of key stakeholders.”
Summary Table: “Generate a summary table for the six Areas of Impact in Strand 3. The columns should be: ‘Area of Impact,’ ‘Example IT System,’ and ‘Key Social/Ethical Issue.'”
Acronym Buster: “List all the important acronyms I need to know for the ITGS course (e.g., ITGS, GUI, CPU, RAM, IoT, AI) and provide a brief definition for each.”
Connections Across Topics: “Create a table that connects three different ethical issues (e.g., Privacy, Intellectual Property, Equity) to three different areas of impact (e.g., Health, Education, Business). Fill in the table with a specific example for each intersection.”
Key Thinkers/Theories: “Are there any key thinkers, laws (e.g., Moore’s Law), or theories I should be aware of for the ITGS course? List them and briefly explain their relevance.”
Exam Question Deconstruction: “Deconstruct this exam question for me: ‘Evaluate the claim that the Internet of Things will bring more benefits than drawbacks to daily life. (8 marks)‘. What is the command term? What are the key topics? What does a balanced answer need to include?”
Audio Summary Script: “Write a 5-minute audio script that I can record and listen to for revision. The script should summarize the most important aspects of the ITGS topic ‘[e.g., Globalization]‘.”
Predictive Questions: “Based on current technology trends, what are three potential issues related to ‘[e.g., Augmented Reality]‘ that might become major ITGS topics in the next five years?”
Ranking Importance: “For the area of impact ‘[e.g., Health]‘, list five different IT systems. Then, help me rank them from most to least significant in terms of their social impact, and justify the ranking.”
“Explain it to a 10-Year-Old”: “I’m going to try and explain the ITGS concept of ‘[e.g., the digital divide]‘ to you. You act as a 10-year-old and ask me questions if you don’t understand. My explanation is: [Paste your explanation here].”
Case Study Rewind: “Remind me of the three most important takeaways from the pre-seen case study on ‘[topic of case study]‘ that are likely to be tested on Paper 1.”
Glossary Game: “Let’s play a game. Give me the definition of an ITGS key term, and I will try to guess the term. Start with a term from the ‘[e.g., Security]‘ topic.”
Structuring an Evaluation: “Provide me with three different sentence starters I can use for my introduction, three for presenting a ‘for’ argument, three for a ‘counter’ argument, and three for my conclusion in an 8-mark evaluation question.”
IA Project Reflection: “Help me brainstorm points for my IA project’s ‘Evaluation’ section (Criterion F). Prompt me with questions about what went well, what challenges I faced, and how my solution could be improved.”
Final Checklist: “Create a final checklist for me to review the night before my ITGS exam. It should include reminders about timing, command terms, and the ITGS Triangle.”

Group D: Assessment Preparation (5 Prompts)

Exam Time Management: “I have the ITGS Paper 2 exam tomorrow. It is ‘[duration]‘ long and has ‘[number]‘ questions worth a total of ‘[marks]‘ marks. Suggest a time management strategy for me to follow during the exam.”
IA Presentation Script: “Help me outline a 5-minute presentation script for my IA project, where I present my product to my client. The structure should include an introduction, a demonstration of the main features, and a conclusion.”
Mental Warm-up: “It’s 15 minutes before my ITGS exam. Give me a quick mental warm-up exercise. Ask me to define three key terms and identify the stakeholders in a simple, one-sentence scenario.”
Tackling Unseen Articles: “Give me a 5-step process for tackling the unseen article in Paper 2, from the moment I first read it to when I finish writing my last answer.”
Post-Exam Reflection: “I’ve just finished a mock exam. Ask me five reflective questions that will help me understand what I did well and what I need to focus on in my revision.”

Section 3 – Bonus Universal Prompt (1)

This prompt is designed for creative, interdisciplinary thinking and can be used by both educators (as a project) and students (as a thought experiment).

The ITGS-TOK-CAS Nexus: “Act as a futurist and an IB Chief Examiner. Design a comprehensive CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) project that integrates ITGS and TOK. The project is called ‘The Ethical Tech Audit‘.

Your output should describe:
1. **The Project Goal (Service):** Students must partner with a local small business or non-profit to analyze their use of technology.
2. **The Process (Activity):** Students will conduct interviews, analyze the IT systems (e.g., website, social media, data storage), and identify key social/ethical vulnerabilities or opportunities (e.g., data privacy risks, accessibility issues, digital divide barriers).
3. **The Final Product (Creativity):** Students must create a formal ‘Ethical Tech Report’ for the organization. This report must not only identify issues but also propose creative, practical, and ethical IT-based solutions.
4. **The TOK Connection:** The report must include a dedicated ‘Knowledge Questions’ section, reflecting on how we know what constitutes ‘ethical’ technology and how different perspectives (Ways of Knowing) of stakeholders shape this understanding.

Provide a detailed outline of what this project would entail, including a sample structure for the final report.”