Overview 

Students use their emerging understanding of GenAI to imagine their professional futures in an AI-shaped world. Through a structured narrative writing exercise, they explore how GenAI will intersect with their chosen careers and reflect on the uniquely human skills that will still matter in 2035.

Materials Needed

• Writing materials or device for drafting
• Access to ePortfolio platform (if using optional ePortfolio submission)

Preparation 

Review the assignment prompt in advance. Consider sharing 1–2 example career fields and brainstorming a few GenAI use cases as a class warm-up before independent writing begins.

Lesson Sequence

Time	Activity	Description
0:00–0:05	Introduction	Introduce the activity and its connection to the module. Briefly discuss: “What careers are you thinking about? What do you already know about how GenAI is used in that field?”
0:05–0:15	Brainstorm & Planning	Students identify their career, brainstorm 3 GenAI use cases and 2 uniquely human tasks for that role, and outline their narrative before writing.
0:15–0:45	Writing	Students draft their “day in the life” narrative (200–350 words) set in 2035. Circulate and conference briefly with students as needed.
0:45–0:55	Share & Discuss	Invite 2–3 volunteers to share. Discuss as a group: What patterns do you notice? What surprised you?
0:55–0:60	Wrap-Up	Introduce optional ePortfolio submission. Connect the activity back to the module: “What you just wrote reflects real thinking about GenAI literacy — that’s exactly what this course is building.”

The Assignment Prompt (distribute to students)

Write a “day in the life” narrative (200–350 words) set in 2035. Imagine yourself ten years from now, established in your career. Describe a typical — or challenging — workday.

Your narrative must include:

• Specific details about your role and responsibilities
• At least 3 examples of how you use GenAI in your work
• At least 2 examples of tasks or decisions that require uniquely human judgment
• One ethical challenge or decision you face that involves GenAI
• A brief reflection on how your education — including this course — prepared you for your professional life

Your tone can be optimistic, cautionary, realistic, or a mix — but it should be thoughtfully grounded in the issues we have discussed in class.

Optional: This piece may be added to your ePortfolio.

Facilitation Notes 

Some students may feel uncertain about their career direction — reassure them that the exercise works with any field, even if they’re still exploring. The human judgment component is particularly important to discuss; it often generates the richest conversation.

Differentiation / Accessibility Suggestions 

Students who are reluctant writers may benefit from starting with a bulleted outline before drafting prose. The word count range (200–350) gives flexibility without removing structure.