AY Honors/Social Media/Requirements

Social Media

Skill Level

2

Year

2014

Version

22.12.2024

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.