Description

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Mobile Technology

1. What is a mobile device? Provide four examples of a mobile device you may have seen or utilized.
2. Draw a diagram showing how mobile technology uses cell sites (and why they use the word “cell”). Use this diagram to explain the factors that affect the following:

1. Coverage
   
2. Density
   
3. Location tracking
   
4. Call hand-off
   

3. Discuss with a group some safety precautions that should be considered concerning the use of a mobile device.
4. Create a list of different types of mobile devices.
a. Discuss with a group the advantages and disadvantages of each mobile device listed.
b. Discuss with a group how mobile devices can be used to spread the gospel of Jesus
5. With a group, discuss ways in which mobile technology can be used to benefit society and industry such as:

1. Business
   
2. Personal Recreation
   
3. Safety and Protection
   
4. Education
   
5. Health Care
   
6. Transportation
   
7. Homework
   

6. Describe the following types of cell sites.

1. Camouflage
   
2. Off-grid System
   
3. Temporary Setup
   

7. Illustrate through drawings, sketches, or photographs a cell tower. Be able to identify a cell tower in an open area.
8. Create a speech, presentation, video, or game that illustrates what you have learned about mobile technology while earning this honor. Share your creation with a group.
9. Discuss with a group some of the ways in which mobile technology can be integrated into ministry to share the gospel throughout the world.
10. Discuss with a group how mobile technology can be used to enhance the following aspects of your spiritual life:

1. Devotionals
   
2. Inspirational songs
   
3. Prayer reminder
   
4. Join worship services
   
5. Share inspirational messages

11. Discuss with a group how the following Bible passages apply to the use of mobile technology.

1. Matthew 24:14
   
2. 1 Corinthians 6:12
   

12. Evaluate how being a Christian should affect your use of mobile technology. Be detailed and honest, taking into account what you have experienced in this honor. Share your evaluation in written form with a trusted friend or leader.
13. Do the following individually or with a group:

1. Create a temporary contact list of your friends. Gain permission to send them a daily text message. At a selected time each day, share an inspirational text with those on the contact list for a minimum of one week. Respect any requests to be removed from the list.
   
2. Over a period of three worship services, evaluate when people use their devices during a worship service, and for what purposes.

Skill Level 2
New in 2016

Vocational
North American Division
New in 2016