AI Workbook for IB Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme Students (NYP January 2027)

Prepare DP and CP students to evaluate AI critically and use it with integrity.

The AI Workbook for IB Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme Students is an advanced AI literacy resource for students aged 16 to 19. Published by Pearson Education and written by Rita Bateson of Eblana Learning, it prepares senior students for the academic, ethical, and practical questions AI raises in higher education and the workplace.

Students evaluate AI as a source of knowledge, question its claims and limits, and develop research habits that hold up to scrutiny. Through case studies, structured debate, and comparisons of AI-generated responses, they learn to judge reliability, recognise bias, and keep their own thinking at the centre of their work.

What’s inside

• TOK-style inquiry where it fits naturally, asking how AI shapes what we know and how we know it
• IB Learner Profile and ATL skills mapped throughout, with a focus on research, critical thinking, and self-management
• Academic research skills for evaluating sources, verifying claims, and using AI appropriately in extended work
• Ethical dilemmas and case studies covering accountability, bias, privacy, and AI’s effect on society and careers
• Model and response comparisons that strengthen students’ ability to critique AI output
• Practical integrity strategies including process logs, attribution, and drafting protocols that make authorship transparent and reduce plagiarism risk

Who it’s for

• DP and CP teachers who want structured, ready-to-use AI literacy material
• TOK teachers looking for current, real-world knowledge questions about AI
• DP and CP coordinators, librarians, and academic integrity leads shaping school AI policy
• Students preparing for university and careers where AI is part of everyday work

The final stage of a complete IB pathway

This workbook completes a three-level series. Students move from curiosity in the PYP, to analysis in the MYP, to evaluation and academic research in the DP and CP.

About the author

Rita Bateson has more than 20 years of experience in international education. She was Senior Curriculum and Assessment Manager at IB Global Headquarters and founding Head of Secondary at Nord Anglia International School, Dublin. A curriculum designer, textbook author, and workshop leader, she now advises international schools on AI strategy and future-ready practice through Eblana Learning.

Frequently asked questions

Is this workbook suitable for both DP and CP students?
Yes. It is written for students in both the IB Diploma Programme and the Career-related Programme.

Does it connect to Theory of Knowledge?
Yes. Where appropriate, activities use TOK-style questions about AI, knowledge, and truth.

How does it support academic integrity?
Students learn transparent AI use through process logs, attribution habits, and drafting protocols that keep their own voice visible.

Is it suitable for school-wide AI policy work?
Yes. Coordinators and integrity leads can use it alongside the PYP and MYP workbooks to build a consistent approach across the school.

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