Introduction
The world of work is changing fast. New technology is creating jobs we never imagined before, while some old jobs are disappearing. Because of this, picking a career isn't just about finding a job—it’s about matching what you are good at with the new opportunities of tomorrow.
This will help you explore your future. You will look into exciting fields like AI, green energy, and digital art to see where the world is going. At the same time, you will think about your own talents and what you enjoy doing most. What will the "perfect job" look like for you in ten years? Let's start searching for the answer!
Task
To begin the lesson, students will watch an inspiring video about the evolving world of work and future technologies. This video will serve as a starting point for students to reflect on their own talents and how they might fit into the future job market.
(Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvs7f4UaKLo)
Following the video, students will complete the following steps to explore their future:
1. Reflect on Your Future: Think about your dream job and personal aptitudes based on the video you just watched.
2. Discover Your Aptitude: Research what you like and what you are interested in. Identify your strengths and how they connect to your daily passions.
3. Research Your Dream Job: Use My Next Move to explore various career paths. Search for a job that matches your interests and check the skills required for that role.
(My Next Move URL: mynextmove.org)
4. Create a Dream Job Profile: Based on your research, create a "Dream Job Profile" that introduces your chosen career and explains why it fits your aptitude.
5. Share and Feedback on Padlet: Upload your profile to Padlet. Preview your classmates’ work and provide peer feedback through helpful comments and likes.
6. Prepare a Presentation with AI: Use the feedback from your peers and Career Village to gather real-world insights about your job. Then, use AI as a learning partner to prepare a short presentation about your future career. AI will help you refine your vocabulary and polish your speech for authentic communication.
(Career Village URL: careervillage.org)
Process
To complete your mission, please follow these steps:
1. Watch and Reflect
1) Watch the video about future technologies and the changing world.
2) Think about your talents and how they might fit into the future.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvs7f4UaKLo
2. Discover Your Aptitude
1) Identify what you love to do and what you are interested in.
2) Connect your daily passions to your personal strengths.
3. Research Your Dream Job
1) Visit My Next Move to find a career that matches your interests.
2) Check the specific skills required for that role.
(My Next Move URL: mynextmove.org)
4. Create Your Dream Job Profile
1) Use your research to design a profile that includes your chosen job and your strengths.
2) Explain clearly why this job is a good fit for you.
5. Share and Feedback on Padlet
1) Upload your profile to Padlet so your classmates can see it.
2) Read others' work and leave at least two helpful comments or likes.
6. Prepare a Presentation with AI
1) Gather real-world insights from Career Village to add more detail to your ideas.
2) Use AI as a learning partner to refine your vocabulary and practice your 1-minute speech.
(Career Village URL: careervillage.org)
Evaluation
| Criteria | Description | Score |
|---|---|---|
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Self-Relection
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I thought deeply about my talents and interests after watching the video. | 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 |
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Research Skills |
I used My Next Move well to find information about my dream job. | 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 |
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Collaboration |
I shared my profile on Padlet and gave kind feedback to my friends. | 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 |
|
Speaking |
I presented my future vision clearly and with confidence. | 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 |
|
Using AI and Website |
I used AI and Career Village to improve my ideas and English words. | 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 |
Student will be evaluated according to the rubric above.
Conclusion
Through these activities, you have:
1. Explored how future technologies are changing the world of work.
2. Discovered your own talents and found a career that matches your interests using My Next Move.
3. Built a Dream Job Profile and shared creative ideas with your classmates on Padlet.
4. Learned how to use Career Village and AI as supportive partners to prepare your own future speech.
Thinking about the future might feel like a story from a long time away, especially since you just started middle school. However, I hope this activity helped you think about how to draw your own future. I hope this experience becomes a great start for you to reach for your dreams!
Credits
Warm-Up video : The last job on Earth: imagining a fully automated world
Websites for tasks
Career Village
URL: careervillage.org
My next move
URL: mynextmove.org
Used Online Programs
Padlet, AI(Chat GPT or GEMINI etc..)
Teacher Page
1. Introduction & Purpose
The primary goal of this WebQuest is to provide a first-year middle school students with an opportunity to explore their future careers and personal aptitudes. Students will move from self-reflection to active digital research, practicing authentic communication by sharing profiles on Padlet and preparing AI-assisted presentations.
2. Learning Objectives
1) Self-Discovery: Students will identify their personal interests and connect them to potential career paths.
2) Career Research: Students will use My Next Move and Career Village to gather data and real-world insights.
3) Collaboration: Students will share their Dream Job Profiles and exchange constructive peer feedback on Padlet.
4) Language & Tech Skills: Students will utilize AI tools as learning partners to refine their English vocabulary and prepare for an oral presentation.
3. Standards
1) Speaking: Give a short presentation on personal future dreams and career goals.
2) Digital Literacy: Navigate career exploration websites and use AI ethically to support language learning.
3) Interaction: Participate in digital peer-to-peer feedback using appropriate English expressions.
4. Teaching Guide
Step 1: Discovery (Motivation & Research)
Guide students to watch the video and then use My Next Move. Since they are 1st-year middle schoolers, help them focus on the "Interests" icons to find simple keywords.
Step 2: Creation (Profile & Padlet)
Ensure students create their "Dream Job Profile" based on their research. Monitor the Padlet board to ensure students use polite and encouraging English (ex. "Great job!", "I like your idea!") when giving feedback.
Step 3: Communication (Presentation with AI Technology and Career Village)
Help students integrate peer feedback and Career Village insights into their speech. Provide specific AI prompts such as ‘Chat GPT’ and ‘Gemini’ to ensure AI is used only as a supportive partner for their 1-minute presentation.
5. Required Resources
Video
title : The last job on Earth: imagining a fully automated world
Career Search
My Next Move
Career Village
Collaboration
Padlet
AI Tools
Gemini or ChatGPT