Social Media for the Scared

In this 3 hour session delegates will gain an introductory overview to the current social media world.

What will I learn in this session?

  • Discuss the fears and opportunities that crop up when the topic of ‘social media’ is raised.
  • Look at ‘what’ we want social media to ‘do’.
  • Consider ‘who’ we are interacting with online.
  • Spend some time looking at ‘where’ we go online, including examples of how some of the different tools have been used, and some specific Christian projects.
    • Blogging
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • Think about ‘why’ we need to be in the social media world
  • Consider how to take your first steps online.

What preparation do I need to do?

  • There is no official preparation is required for this session, although it may be helpful to put forward any particular questions that you may have early in the workshop.