Paul Saettler (1990): “Computer information systems are not just objective recording devices. They also reflect  concepts, hopes, beliefs, attitudes.”

Certainly the educational landscapes have changed tremendously in the last 20 years, so much so, it is quite difficult to predict what the future will hold for our current students. As an educator, we strive to inculcate the right values and attitudes that we generally perceive as important to be able to live with others in the world. Take for example the the IB Learners Profile (Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, Reflective ), these, we assume are the ideal profiles or attitudes of what an IB student should strive for in order to be a successful individuals. In a globalised world, technology inadvertently has made these attributes important. We work, do business and collaborate with people from around the world using technology. A certain set skills are needed to individuals to achieve this. We see the challenges for the future generation and what it might take to face them. This in turn are the hopes and beliefs we as educators have of what it might take. Digital Literacy is part of an equation to positively contribute to the society. Knowledge of social media  and being able to operate in a digital world can make an individual important and influential, thus being able to have a positive impact.

Learning Information Systems, it is not merely an act to gain enough knowledge to pass an exam, but a requirement, a must in order to successfully participate in the society. IS used to be a set of skills that may help you get a better job or wages. Now, it has become more than that . It has revolutionised  and liberated knowledge making it more accessible to everyone. Concepts such as transparency and individual rights, equity and  open source have become important. As it said in the above quote, “there are not just objective recording devices.”