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12.2.9Grade 12

Communication Technologies & Human Interaction (Grade 12)

The final, most sophisticated version of this recurring discussion subtopic.

By Grade 12, aim for a discussion that considers multiple communication technologies together and their combined/compounding effect on society, not just each technology in isolation.

  • Consider generational differences in how communication technology is used and its effects.
  • Consider the balance between connectivity and privacy — the same technologies that connect people also collect significant personal data.
  • Consider how these technologies affect information spread, including both rapid access to information and the rapid spread of misinformation.

💡 Exam Tip

At this level, examiners reward nuance — e.g. acknowledging that the same feature (constant connectivity) can be both a benefit and a risk depending on context, rather than treating every technology as simply 'good' or 'bad'.