Chapter 7: Empathy

After reading the chapter read this short article and answer the following questions.

The Cellist of Sarajevo

1. After reading the article how did you feel?
2. Why do you think Vedran Smailovic risked his life to play his music?
3. How do you believe Smailovic felt after seeing the attack? Why do you believe he began playing his music?
4. Why did I (Mr. ONeal) ask you to read The Cellist of Sarajevo?
   
5. How does the article relate to Chapter 7?
   

Chapter 6: Symphony

1. Listen to Haydn's "Surprise Symphony" No. 94. How is a symphony similar to the way you write an essay, draw a picture or put something together? Compare and contrast.

2. What was the name of the drawing class in which Daniel Pink enrolled?

• After reflecting on his first self portrait how does Pink describe how he drew his lips? Why do you believe that this occurred and how does this relate to our thinking (as humans)?

3. What is a metaphor? Pink believes it is important for us to build our MQ. Do you agree or disagree with his argument? Use examples from your own life to support your answer. Using at least 5 metaphors, describe yourself/your day or your week, making sure to explain the metaphors you use.

4. In the chapter Pink talks about a specific disorder which several people partially contribute their success to. Please answer the following questions relating to this disorder.
What disorder is considered to be an aide in R-brain thinking.

• Who partially contributes their success to this disorder?


• How does this disorder contribute to R-Brain thinking? - use at least 2 examples from the text to support your response.
  

Chapter 5: Story

Please read the questions below and answer them after reading chapter 5 in AWNM.

1. According to the author where do stories exist?

2. In the author's section The Story Business he talks about businesses relying on storytelling to train some of their employees.
a. List three companies from the text who use this process.
b. Do you believe that this is a worthwhile process? Why? or Why not?

3. According to the text how are stories being used in medicine?
a. Using at least 2 examples from the text explain to me how Dr. Charon uses the concept of stories to improve the health of her patients.

4. Using the wiki I demonstrated to you yesterday add to the collaborative story. Remember to respect your classmates work and do not “steal the lock” from people.

Chapter 4: Design

1. According to the author:
   a. Define design
   b. Using at least two example from the chapter explain why design is important.


2. What is CHAD?


3. Using statistics and examples from the chapter explain how the CHAD school is similar to SciTech. How is it diferent?


4. Using knowledge gained from the "Designing Our Future" section explain how you feel SciTech could improve their "look". Also explain what you think is not working for the "look" of our building.

Chapter 3: High Concept, High Touch

1. Explain what the author means by "High Concept, High Touch"

Are you a "High Concept, High Touch" person? Why or why not?

Support your answer with at lease one quote from the chapter.

2. Imagine you are being interviewed for a job by the author of this book, Daniel Pink. Create a 7 sentence cover letter summarizing the skills which he would think are important to hire you for a job in the 21st century. (hint: MBA and MFA section)

3. In 5 sentences explain why or why not you believe that you should be required to take the SAT prior to entering college. In your opinion is the Rainbow Project a sufficient alternative? Why or Why Not?

4. In 200 words or more create a story for one of the following titles:
A. The Octopus's sneakers
B. The Case of the Red Tailed Fink
C. Whats that smell?

Chapter 2 - Abundance, Asia and Automation

In 300 words or more (at least 100 words/question) please answer the following questions.

1. Share your thoughts and / or experiences with standardized testing (PSSA, 4Sight, SAT). Are these tests accurate reflections of one’s intelligence and potential?

2. Overabundance of “stuff” (from L-directed Thinkers) leads to a shift towards R-directed thinkers to repackage, re-sell stuff to us. It is no longer “I need to buy / own….,” now it’s “why do I need / want to buy / own that.” How does this effect our daily purchasing/spending? Is this money well spent? Thinking about outsourcing jobs is this a "good thing" or a "bad thing"? While outsourcing we allow ourselves to spend more on marketing - is this a "good thing" or a "bad thing"?

3. All jobs that depend on routines – that can be reduced to a set of rules, or broken down into a set of repeatable steps – is at risk.” How do you feel about jobs of the future? Outsourcing? How will this effect jobs which you will be pursuing after college?

Chapter 1 - Right Brain Rising

So what do you think?

As we complete the first chapter of the book I want you to think about the four key differences between the L-Directed and R-Directed thinking. (Located at the end of chapter 1)

Lets analyze our thinking again.

1. Look at the following image - is it spinning clockwise or counter clockwise?

2. Answer the questionnaire located at this link.

Again think about whether you are more of a L-Directed and R-Directed thinker/learner.

Please answer the following discussion question in 200 words or more using a "level 3" writing format.

1. Why do you think it is important that we learn about how the brain functions?
   
2. How do you believe that this will improve your learning as a student?
   
3. Using examples from the chapter describe the trends that jobs are beginning to follow.
   

Remember these are your jobs which you will be applying for once you graduate from college.

Interview with Oprah

After reading Daniel Pink's interview with Oprah please answer the following bullets:

• 3 - List 3 characteristics of a right-brianer
• 2 - List 2 jobs a left-brainer would typically hold.
• 1 - In 100 words or more explain if you feel that you are a left-brainer or a right-brainer.