1. Predicting the Future of Work.
Watch the following videos and think about the following: Does the vision given match your plans for the future? What is different? What is missing?
1) The Future of Work
http://youtu.be/G8Yt4wxSblc
2) Specialized Jobs for the Future
http://youtu.be/slK1RbPPGqY
3) Daniel Burrus: Predicting the Future
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV_v5HV9mtI&feature=share&list=PLE50FC91A844EEC33
Your task is to prepare a 300 word paper on what your vision of work in the future and what skills you will need to succeed in the workplace. Questions to address in the paper: What is the role of technology? Is the role different than of your view of today’s technology role? How does uncertainty impact your ability to plan for the future work?
Rubric = 6 Points
3 Points -
Summary of issue is mostly accurate but some aspects are incorrect or confused; Use of evidence is qualified and selective, though perhaps unintentional. Sources selected adequately meet the information need, though little evidence of more than routine exploration. Analysis has limited ability to help clarify the issues and facilitate decision-making.
3 Points -
Clearly identifies and summarizes main problem, question or issue. Identifies secondary or implicit issues. Examines the evidence and source of evidence; questions its accuracy, precision, relevance, completeness. Evidence of search, selection, and source evaluation skills; Analysis is used to clarify the issues and facilitate decision-making.