What motivates us to work? Contrary to conventional wisdom, it isn't just money. But it's not exactly joy either. It seems that most of us thrive by making constant progress and feeling a sense of purpose. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely presents two eye-opening experiments that reveal our unexpected and nuanced attitudes toward meaning in our work.
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Video Presentation
Recommended Uses:
Classroom presentation
Homework
Class discussion
Self-paced
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After viewing this TED video, the learner will
Analyze the joy of work in the context of a sense of purpose.
Analyze insights into motivation within the workplace.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed
Professional
Could reach a wide variety of audiences
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic computer skills to view TED video
Content Quality
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Strengths:
TED Video Dan Ariely speaks about what makes us feel good about our work using appropriate storytelling, includes research, and considers various perspectives to open the viewers mind about the joy of work or labor.
The approach of the TED video is fabulous and the speaker is easy to relate to to probe deeper analysis of the joy of work or labor.
Highly recommend this video!
Able to reach a wide variety of audiences.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
The teaching-learning goal of the joy of work/labor is clear.
The TED Video of speaker, Dan Ariely promotes conceptual understanding.
The TED video of speaker, Dan Ariely could be used in a variety of ways to achieve teaching and learning goals.
In Health sciences, this video speaks to the fourth aim of the Quadruple Aim!
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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The video works easy and the website is easy to navigate.
The software is in working order.
Video includes closed captioning option.
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