The future of the sharing economy and its impact on the sharing of goods and services

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will have a general understanding of the trends of the sharing economy and its potential effects on the sharing of goods and services.

Materials:

• Laptop/computer
• Projector
• Presentation slides

I. Introduction (5 minutes)
A. Introduction to the sharing economy

• Define the sharing economy
• Examples of the sharing economy

B. Discuss the potential of the sharing economy

• Benefits of the sharing economy
• Challenges of the sharing economy

II. The Future of the Sharing Economy (30 minutes)
A. Trends of the sharing economy

• Global growth of the sharing economy
• Prediction models

B. Potential impacts

• Impact on businesses
• Impact on consumers

III. Discussion & Conclusion (25 minutes)
A. Discussion

• Engage in a group discussion of the potential effects of the sharing economy on goods and services.

B. Wrap up and conclude

• Summarize main points of discussion
• Discuss any remaining questions or concerns

IV. Assessment (5 minutes)

• Review main points of the lesson
• Provide an open-ended question for further discussion

Summary:

• Introduced the sharing economy, discussed potential benefits and challenges
• Discussed current trends and potential impacts of the sharing economy
• Engaged in a group discussion of the potential effects of the sharing economy on goods and services
• Summarized main points of discussion and provided an open-ended question for further discussion
• Assessed students’ understanding of the lesson with a review of main points and an open-ended question.