Moms can use these apps to find a good job that lets them take care of their kids too. Some people who help women at work say sharing jobs is a good idea. But some worry the apps might not always pick the best job friends. Even if sharing a job makes more work for the boss, it can be good because it brings new ideas. More and more companies might start to like these apps because they help keep good workers.
Original news source: The job sharing apps that feel like online dating (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a set of cards with job-related words or phrases written on them. One person from each group will act out the word or phrase without speaking, while the others in the group guess what it is. The group that guesses the most words correctly wins.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a set of job-related vocabulary cards. One person from each pair will choose a card and draw a picture representing the word or phrase, while the other person guesses what it is. They can only communicate through drawing. After a certain amount of time, switch roles. The pair that guesses the most words correctly wins.
– Speed Summarizing
Instructions: Give each student a copy of the article. In pairs, one person will have one minute to summarize the article to their partner, using their own words. The other person will listen and then summarize what they heard to the rest of the class. Encourage students to use key vocabulary and phrases from the article.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a set of discussion questions related to the article, such as "Do you think sharing a job is a good idea? Why or why not?" or "What are some potential benefits of using job-sharing apps?" Each person should think about their answer individually, then share their thoughts with their partner. After discussing, ask a few pairs to share their answers with the whole class.
– Two Truths and a Lie
Instructions: Have each student write down two true statements about themselves related to the article, and one false statement. They should keep their answers a secret. In groups, each person will take turns sharing their three statements. The rest of the group must guess which statement is the lie. Encourage students to use vocabulary and phrases from the article in their statements.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Some phone apps help people find someone to share a job with.
People make a page about themselves by sharing information about their work skills.
These apps are good for moms who need time for their kids.
Moms can use these apps to find a good job that lets them take care of their kids too.
Some people who help women at work think sharing jobs is a good idea.
Some people might worry that these apps might not always pick the best job friends.
More and more companies might start to like these apps because they help keep good workers and bring new ideas.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Some new phone apps help people find someone to share a job with, just like finding friends. People make a page about themselves and look for someone who has the work . These apps help people who want to work less hours. A big car company made a special tool for their workers to find a job . These apps are good for moms who need for their kids. Moms can use these apps to find a good job that lets them take care of their kids too. Some who help women at work say sharing jobs is a good idea. But some worry the might not always pick the best job friends. Even if sharing a job makes more work for the boss, it can be because it brings new ideas. and more companies might start to like these apps because they help keep good workers.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What are some phone apps that can help people find someone to share a job with?
2. How do these apps work?
3. Do you think it's a good idea to share a job with someone? Why or why not?
4. How would you feel if you had a job friend?
5. Do you think these apps are helpful for moms? Why or why not?
6. What are some benefits of using these apps for moms?
7. Do you think it's important for moms to have time for their kids? Why or why not?
8. How do these apps help companies keep good workers?
9. What do some people worry about when it comes to using these apps?
10. Do you think sharing a job can bring new ideas? Why or why not?
11. How do you think these apps can help people find a good job?
12. Would you like to use these apps to find a job? Why or why not?
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