My Digital Story
I chose to use Story Bird because Karen recommended it to me. The interface is very intuitive and the results are beautiful. I wanted to make something that I could potentially use with my level 5 Listening/Speaking class. We are working on a business ethics unit right now. My digital story is a springboard for conversation about ethical decision-making that I think will bring up some of the vocabulary and content that we have been discussing.
http://storybird.com/books/a-question-of-ethics/
Here's the activity to accompany the story. I'm thinking that it could work for any skills class, not just L/S.
1. Students have been learning about business ethics in class.
2. During class the teacher goes through the story with students
2. As homework, students reread the digital story and decide how they would fill in the last pages.
4. The following class period, the class discusses how they would fill in the blank pages and vote on a decision.
5. The teacher updates the story.
Factors
ReplyDeleteMeritocracy - Maintaining a meritocracy in workplace is important.
Organizational Goals - Keeping in mind the mission statement of the organization is helpful. If it's to make money and one employee's work fulfills this function better than the other, then tow the party line.
Ambiguity - Maybe you don't know the whole story behind the personal lives and financial situations of your employees.
I decided to keep John on my staff because his work, as it aligns with overall quality and the goals of the organization, is better. Additionally, as much as I may or may not know about my employees' personal situations, I think it's inappropriate to take them into account in the work place.
I made the right decision because unless it's part of an organization's mission to take factors such as personal matters into account, they aren't beholden to them. John also sounds like he's going to get at least a decent letter of recommendation. If there's not a recession going on, hopefully he'll get picked right up.
Wow, I love the assignment. The fact that nothing but dinosaurs work in this company is amusing, but great activity.
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