Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, challenges the idea that well be miserable if we don't get what we want. Our "psychological immune system" lets us feel truly happy even when things don't go as planned. This is a 22 minutes TED video presentation.
Type of Material:
YouTube Video Presentation
Recommended Uses:
In class Video Presentation
Assignment/homework
Self-paced learning
Technical Requirements:
Internet access, Chrome web browser used
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After active engagement with this video presentation, the learner will
1. Describe the concept of happiness.
Target Student Population:
Professional
Lower level undergraduate
Upper level undergraduate
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
No prerequisite knowledge or skills needed
Content Quality
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Strengths:
Concepts are valid and easy to understand.
The content is complete and appropriate.
The content is appropriate for a video.
The speaker's rationales and examples added much to understanding.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The teaching/learning goals are easy to identify.
The video increases the potential for student learning.
The video promotes conceptual understanding.
The speaker is quite skilled and interesting!
Various teaching learning activities can be generated from this material.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The instructions are easy to use.
Click on the play button to start the video.
The software is robust, easy to navigate, and in working order.
Closed captioning is available.
Creative Commons:
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