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| − | ==1. What is social media?== | + | ==1. What is social media?== <!--T:2--> |
Social media is the means by which communication among user groups is encouraged by creating, sharing, and exchanging information of interest. | Social media is the means by which communication among user groups is encouraged by creating, sharing, and exchanging information of interest. | ||
| − | ==2. Define the following types of social media. Give a current example of each one as applicable.== | + | ==2. Define the following types of social media. Give a current example of each one as applicable.== <!--T:3--> |
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;a. Internet Forum: An Internet forum is a web-based dialogue site that promotes discussions by short messages. | ;a. Internet Forum: An Internet forum is a web-based dialogue site that promotes discussions by short messages. | ||
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;b. Text Messaging: Text messaging is the process of sending short messages among two or more devices over a network. This form of media has now developed into sending pictures, video, and sound. | ;b. Text Messaging: Text messaging is the process of sending short messages among two or more devices over a network. This form of media has now developed into sending pictures, video, and sound. | ||
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;c. Social Network Service: A social network service is designed to connect people together who share common interest through the Internet. Each person that is a part of the social network has a profile that list their interest, as well as information they choose to reveal about themselves. | ;c. Social Network Service: A social network service is designed to connect people together who share common interest through the Internet. Each person that is a part of the social network has a profile that list their interest, as well as information they choose to reveal about themselves. | ||
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;d. Social Blogs: A social blog is a site designed for discussion or information purposes that contain post messages. These sites allow comments to be left along with images, as well as the opportunity for bloggers to build social relations with their readers. | ;d. Social Blogs: A social blog is a site designed for discussion or information purposes that contain post messages. These sites allow comments to be left along with images, as well as the opportunity for bloggers to build social relations with their readers. | ||
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;e. Podcast: A podcast is a form of digital media for showing excerpts of video, audio, for files. Such media can be downloaded through services that provide podcast. | ;e. Podcast: A podcast is a form of digital media for showing excerpts of video, audio, for files. Such media can be downloaded through services that provide podcast. | ||
;f. Social Bookmarking: Social bookmarking is the process of tagging and sharing reference to resource that may be found on the Internet. Users are able to share, edit, and annotate web documents. No information or data content is saved, just a bookmark guiding others to another website with the information to reference. | ;f. Social Bookmarking: Social bookmarking is the process of tagging and sharing reference to resource that may be found on the Internet. Users are able to share, edit, and annotate web documents. No information or data content is saved, just a bookmark guiding others to another website with the information to reference. | ||
| − | ==3. What are some advantages, disadvantages, and pitfalls one should be made aware of when using social media?== | + | ==3. What are some advantages, disadvantages, and pitfalls one should be made aware of when using social media?== <!--T:9--> |
| − | ===Advantages=== | + | ===Advantages=== <!--T:10--> |
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*Social media is fully capable of bringing people together from all backgrounds due to a common interest. | *Social media is fully capable of bringing people together from all backgrounds due to a common interest. | ||
*Social media is an excellent tool that can be used for marketing. | *Social media is an excellent tool that can be used for marketing. | ||
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| − | ===Disadvantages=== | + | ===Disadvantages=== <!--T:12--> |
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*Posting negative information can have a serious impact | *Posting negative information can have a serious impact | ||
*If social media is used in the wrong way, it has a tendency to drive people away from what could be a very informative and lucrative discussion. | *If social media is used in the wrong way, it has a tendency to drive people away from what could be a very informative and lucrative discussion. | ||
*Using social media for selling purposes without engaging your customers face to face or responding to negative feedback can have considerable repercussions to your reputation | *Using social media for selling purposes without engaging your customers face to face or responding to negative feedback can have considerable repercussions to your reputation | ||
| − | ===Pitfalls=== | + | ===Pitfalls=== <!--T:14--> |
*There are serious issues of privacy that should be considered. One should be careful as to what private information is released for the world to see and act upon. | *There are serious issues of privacy that should be considered. One should be careful as to what private information is released for the world to see and act upon. | ||
*Some business owners have set their expectations too high when using social media to advertise their product. | *Some business owners have set their expectations too high when using social media to advertise their product. | ||
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| − | ==4. Discuss with a group the importance of maintaining your integrity when posting information about yourself as well as responding to posted information about others. Include the following topics as a part of your discussion:<br>Ethics<br>Personal Safety<br>Parental Accountability== | + | ==4. Discuss with a group the importance of maintaining your integrity when posting information about yourself as well as responding to posted information about others. Include the following topics as a part of your discussion:<br>Ethics<br>Personal Safety<br>Parental Accountability== <!--T:15--> |
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It is important for pathfinders to understand the times we are living in, where information posted through social networks will remain the property of the social network provider. Information posted, no matter how complementary or derogatory it may seem will remain available for others to view. For anyone reading your post, their first impressions of your character as an individual may become validated in their mind. This is why it is very important to remember that social media should be used as a tool to represent the character of Christ. | It is important for pathfinders to understand the times we are living in, where information posted through social networks will remain the property of the social network provider. Information posted, no matter how complementary or derogatory it may seem will remain available for others to view. For anyone reading your post, their first impressions of your character as an individual may become validated in their mind. This is why it is very important to remember that social media should be used as a tool to represent the character of Christ. | ||
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Pathfinders must understand that their online profile is a significant representation of them as an individual. It defines who they are and the values they represent, as well as what they prefer others to think of them. This may not necessarily reflect who they actually are, but it will leave a lasting impression on those who choose to view their profile. | Pathfinders must understand that their online profile is a significant representation of them as an individual. It defines who they are and the values they represent, as well as what they prefer others to think of them. This may not necessarily reflect who they actually are, but it will leave a lasting impression on those who choose to view their profile. | ||
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Positive information should be shared; information that will present their character in a positive light. Anyone from a potential employer to a church member can freely look at their profile or the purpose of acquiring an idea of the ‘REAL’ person whom they are dealing with. The same rules go for responding to post. We must be mindful of the type of language or slang that comes across as not being reflective of the person you want others to see. | Positive information should be shared; information that will present their character in a positive light. Anyone from a potential employer to a church member can freely look at their profile or the purpose of acquiring an idea of the ‘REAL’ person whom they are dealing with. The same rules go for responding to post. We must be mindful of the type of language or slang that comes across as not being reflective of the person you want others to see. | ||
| − | ==5. Discuss with a group how social media can be used to engage the following different types of learners:<br>Visual<br>Auditory<br>Read/Write<br>Kinesthetic== | + | ==5. Discuss with a group how social media can be used to engage the following different types of learners:<br>Visual<br>Auditory<br>Read/Write<br>Kinesthetic== <!--T:19--> |
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;Visual: learn by physical demonstration, pictures, and words that stir up the imagination | ;Visual: learn by physical demonstration, pictures, and words that stir up the imagination | ||
;Auditory: learn mainly by listening | ;Auditory: learn mainly by listening | ||
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| − | ==6. Create a presentation, speech, or game that shows what you have learned about social media while earning this honor. Share this presentation with a group.== | + | ==6. Create a presentation, speech, or game that shows what you have learned about social media while earning this honor. Share this presentation with a group.== <!--T:21--> |
| − | ==7. Discuss with a group the biblical context of the following text as it relates to social media.== | + | ==7. Discuss with a group the biblical context of the following text as it relates to social media.== <!--T:22--> |
| − | ===a. Matthew 24:14=== | + | ===a. Matthew 24:14=== <!--T:23--> |
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The word of God will be preached to all nations before the end of time. What this means that all nations and people will have an opportunity to hear the everlasting gospel. Social media is one of many communication approaches that can be used to spread this gospel. | The word of God will be preached to all nations before the end of time. What this means that all nations and people will have an opportunity to hear the everlasting gospel. Social media is one of many communication approaches that can be used to spread this gospel. | ||
| − | ===b. Matthew 28:19=== | + | ===b. Matthew 28:19=== <!--T:25--> |
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The great commission instructions us to go, teach, and then baptize. Social media can be used as a means to take the message to those who earnestly seek to hear the word of God. It is through social media that teaching takes place through community groups that share common interest. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the preparation process for baptism will begin. | The great commission instructions us to go, teach, and then baptize. Social media can be used as a means to take the message to those who earnestly seek to hear the word of God. It is through social media that teaching takes place through community groups that share common interest. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the preparation process for baptism will begin. | ||
| − | ===c. Mark 16:15=== | + | ===c. Mark 16:15=== <!--T:27--> |
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We are given clear instructions to go into the entire world, carrying the message of salvation. In consideration of the impact social media has on society today, we are bond to utilize every means to fulfill this command. A message through social medial has the ability to reach many people throughout the entire world without leaving your seat. | We are given clear instructions to go into the entire world, carrying the message of salvation. In consideration of the impact social media has on society today, we are bond to utilize every means to fulfill this command. A message through social medial has the ability to reach many people throughout the entire world without leaving your seat. | ||
| − | ==8. Read Philippians 2 concerning the character of Jesus Christ. <br>a. Review your social media profile to see if it reflects those characteristics that you would want others to view.<br>b. Create steps to enhance your profile and related content that can reflect the character of Christ. == | + | ==8. Read Philippians 2 concerning the character of Jesus Christ. <br>a. Review your social media profile to see if it reflects those characteristics that you would want others to view.<br>b. Create steps to enhance your profile and related content that can reflect the character of Christ. == <!--T:29--> |
{{bible link|Philippians 2}} | {{bible link|Philippians 2}} | ||
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Pathfinders should take time to evaluate the content, language, and messages they respond to on their social media profile. They need to understand the lasting impact that negative information about themselves can have. | Pathfinders should take time to evaluate the content, language, and messages they respond to on their social media profile. They need to understand the lasting impact that negative information about themselves can have. | ||
| − | ==9. Demonstrate your ability to use a social media by posting a spiritually based message that will encourage a response from those who are connected to your profile. Observe these responses from your messages, and prepare to discuss with a group.== | + | ==9. Demonstrate your ability to use a social media by posting a spiritually based message that will encourage a response from those who are connected to your profile. Observe these responses from your messages, and prepare to discuss with a group.== <!--T:31--> |
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Pathfinder should be encouraged to use social media as a means to share their faith. To post an uplifting message on a daily basis can give someone the boost they need to make it through the day. | Pathfinder should be encouraged to use social media as a means to share their faith. To post an uplifting message on a daily basis can give someone the boost they need to make it through the day. | ||
| − | ==References== | + | ==References== <!--T:33--> |
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1. What is social media?
Social media is the means by which communication among user groups is encouraged by creating, sharing, and exchanging information of interest.
2. Define the following types of social media. Give a current example of each one as applicable.
- a. Internet Forum
- An Internet forum is a web-based dialogue site that promotes discussions by short messages.
- b. Text Messaging
- Text messaging is the process of sending short messages among two or more devices over a network. This form of media has now developed into sending pictures, video, and sound.
- c. Social Network Service
- A social network service is designed to connect people together who share common interest through the Internet. Each person that is a part of the social network has a profile that list their interest, as well as information they choose to reveal about themselves.
- d. Social Blogs
- A social blog is a site designed for discussion or information purposes that contain post messages. These sites allow comments to be left along with images, as well as the opportunity for bloggers to build social relations with their readers.
- e. Podcast
- A podcast is a form of digital media for showing excerpts of video, audio, for files. Such media can be downloaded through services that provide podcast.
- f. Social Bookmarking
- Social bookmarking is the process of tagging and sharing reference to resource that may be found on the Internet. Users are able to share, edit, and annotate web documents. No information or data content is saved, just a bookmark guiding others to another website with the information to reference.
3. What are some advantages, disadvantages, and pitfalls one should be made aware of when using social media?
Advantages
- Social media is fully capable of bringing people together from all backgrounds due to a common interest.
- Social media is an excellent tool that can be used for marketing.
- Social media can be used as a medium to learn from others, reading what people are thinking concerning topics of interest.
Disadvantages
- Posting negative information can have a serious impact
- If social media is used in the wrong way, it has a tendency to drive people away from what could be a very informative and lucrative discussion.
- Using social media for selling purposes without engaging your customers face to face or responding to negative feedback can have considerable repercussions to your reputation
Pitfalls
- There are serious issues of privacy that should be considered. One should be careful as to what private information is released for the world to see and act upon.
- Some business owners have set their expectations too high when using social media to advertise their product.
- Cyber bullying can cause considerable damage to those who fall victim to it.
4. Discuss with a group the importance of maintaining your integrity when posting information about yourself as well as responding to posted information about others. Include the following topics as a part of your discussion:
Ethics
Personal Safety
Parental Accountability
It is important for pathfinders to understand the times we are living in, where information posted through social networks will remain the property of the social network provider. Information posted, no matter how complementary or derogatory it may seem will remain available for others to view. For anyone reading your post, their first impressions of your character as an individual may become validated in their mind. This is why it is very important to remember that social media should be used as a tool to represent the character of Christ.
Pathfinders must understand that their online profile is a significant representation of them as an individual. It defines who they are and the values they represent, as well as what they prefer others to think of them. This may not necessarily reflect who they actually are, but it will leave a lasting impression on those who choose to view their profile.
Positive information should be shared; information that will present their character in a positive light. Anyone from a potential employer to a church member can freely look at their profile or the purpose of acquiring an idea of the ‘REAL’ person whom they are dealing with. The same rules go for responding to post. We must be mindful of the type of language or slang that comes across as not being reflective of the person you want others to see.
5. Discuss with a group how social media can be used to engage the following different types of learners:
Visual
Auditory
Read/Write
Kinesthetic
- Visual
- learn by physical demonstration, pictures, and words that stir up the imagination
- Auditory
- learn mainly by listening
- Read/Write
- learn by reading material and writing information
- Kinesthetic
- learn by using their hand and experimenting on their own.
7. Discuss with a group the biblical context of the following text as it relates to social media.
a. Matthew 24:14
The word of God will be preached to all nations before the end of time. What this means that all nations and people will have an opportunity to hear the everlasting gospel. Social media is one of many communication approaches that can be used to spread this gospel.
b. Matthew 28:19
The great commission instructions us to go, teach, and then baptize. Social media can be used as a means to take the message to those who earnestly seek to hear the word of God. It is through social media that teaching takes place through community groups that share common interest. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the preparation process for baptism will begin.
c. Mark 16:15
We are given clear instructions to go into the entire world, carrying the message of salvation. In consideration of the impact social media has on society today, we are bond to utilize every means to fulfill this command. A message through social medial has the ability to reach many people throughout the entire world without leaving your seat.
Pathfinders should take time to evaluate the content, language, and messages they respond to on their social media profile. They need to understand the lasting impact that negative information about themselves can have.
9. Demonstrate your ability to use a social media by posting a spiritually based message that will encourage a response from those who are connected to your profile. Observe these responses from your messages, and prepare to discuss with a group.
Pathfinder should be encouraged to use social media as a means to share their faith. To post an uplifting message on a daily basis can give someone the boost they need to make it through the day.
