AY Honors/Social Media/Requirements
Skill Level
2
Year
2014
Version
23.12.2024
Approval authority
General Conference
1. What is social media?
2. Define the following types of social media. Give a current example of each one as applicable.
- a. Internet Forum
- b. Text Messaging
- c. Social Network Service
- d. Social Blogs
- e. Podcast
- f. Social Bookmarking
3. What are some advantages, disadvantages, and pitfalls one should be made aware of when using social media?
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
5. Discuss with a group how social media can be used to engage the following different types of learners:
- Visual
- Auditory
- Read/Write
- Kinesthetic
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.
7. Discuss with a group the biblical context of the following text as it relates to social media.
- a. Matthew 24:14
- b. Matthew 28:19
- c. Mark 16:15
8. Read Philippians 2 concerning the character of Jesus Christ.
- a. Review your social media profile to see if it reflects those characteristics that you would want others to view.
- b. Create steps to enhance your profile and related content that can reflect the character of Christ.
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.
