Module 2:  Frame It Up Viewing Guide
Question 3:  How is the world of work changing?
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Question 3:  How is the world of work changing?
•	V – Where Does This Stuff Come From? (approx. 1:30)
1.	This video addresses where all of the “stuff” we use comes from.  Identify 3-4 of the countries and the articles that are produced in those countries.

2.	 Explore your room:
a.	Make a list of your things.
b.	Identify where your things were made (you may need to conduct an Internet search).
c.	How many different countries are represented in your “things”?
d.	Why were these items manufactured in these places?

•	V – What Do We Export?  (approx. 2:30)
1.	 List some of the items that Michigan exports to other states and countries.

2.	 How much of money is made in Michigan exports?

3.	What do the colors on the map of the world stand for?
a.	Red
b.	Green
c.	Blue
d.	Pink
4.	 What else does Michigan export?
5.	Why do people in other countries want to buy our products?

•	V – Mary Cullinane, Microsoft  (approx. 2:15)
1.	What is Ms. Cullinane’s position for the Microsoft Corporation?

2.	 What has she been involved in developing?

3.	How does her work help set up a model of what the world of work will look like in the future?

4.	What is her advice to us as we proceed toward our future?

•	V – How Has the Economy Become Global?  (approx. 3:15)
1.	 Mr. Friedman’s book, The World is Flat, helps us understand the connection that each country has to the other.
a.	In what ways has our world become global?
b.	How has the world economy changed since 1990?
c.	How have people become more mobile since 1960?
2.	 How mobile has your family been?  
a.	Have you moved a lot?  
b.	Do you vacation in places other than Michigan very often?  
c.	Would you say that your family reflects the ideas in this video?  Why or why not?

•	V – The Global Workforce:  One Story  (approx. 2:45)
1.	What did the global workforce look like 100 years ago?

2.	How does that compare to today’s global workforce?

3.	 What was Herbert Hoover’s world like?

4.	What is Yao Ming’s world like?

•	PDF – How Do You Make Money in the Digital World? 
Under your teacher’s supervision, print the PDF file and follow the instructions on the activity.  Let your teacher direct when the activity will take place.  

•	V – Tim Bender, LeapFrog Enterprises  (approx. 2:45)
1.	 What does Mr. Bender’s group, LeapFrog Enterprises do in the global market?

2.	 What products does LeapFrog Enterprises sell or move?

3.	How would you describe their work place?  How do their teams work together?

4.	What type of information does LeapFrog Enterprises gather about their consumers?

5.	How do they move into new markets?

6.	What value do NEW people bring to a work place?  

•	V – Yong Zhao, University Distinguished Professor  (approx. 3:00 )
1.	Explain the role that Dr. Zhao has at Michigan State University.

2.	What are some important values to have when dealing with people from various countries and roles?

3.	What are some skills that Dr. Zhao believes are important when considering working in the future global market?

4.	In your own words, what do you consider necessary to succeed in the future you are going to move into?