Session 5 - Social Media 1

The primary focus of this session is to:

  • Introduce technology as a resource through which fathers and sons can stay connected.
  • Learn how to use different phone applications to promote communication between fathers and sons.

The particular emphasis will be on:

  • Utilizing phones and computers as a means of communication via text, instant messaging, pictures, and videos.

Knowledge –Attitudes –Skills Expected

At the end of this session participants will be able to:
  • 1. Identify phone apps and other technological devices.
  • 2. Use phones and other technological tools as a means of communication with one another.

Activities

  • Affirmation & Meditation
  • Discussion: Evolution of Technology
  • PowerPoint Presentations:
    • Evolution of Technology Trivia
    • Using Technology to Stay Connected
  • Do you know the Texting Lingo?
  • Work on Memory Book
Homework Due
  • Communication is Key
Homework Assigned
  • Picture Taking
Materials Needed
  • Facilitator script for PowerPoint slides (Evolution of Technology Trivia and Using Technology to Stay Connected)
  • Handouts
  • Memory books
  • Colorful construction paper
  • Markers
  • Supply Boxes
Session Outline
  • Quick Overview of Today’s Session (5 minutes)
  • Check-In (10 minutes)
  • Activities (85 minutes)
    • Affirmations & Meditation (10 minutes)
    • Discussion: Evolution of Technology (15 minutes)
    • Evolution of Technology Trivia (15 minutes)
    • PowerPoint Presentation: Using Technology to Stay Connected (15 minutes)
    • Do you know the Texting Lingo? (10 minutes)
    • Working on Memory Book (20 minutes)
  • Homework Assignment (5 minutes)
  • Closing Summary (5 minutes)
  • Check-Out (10 minutes)

Materials

Lesson Plan

Power Point Materials

Social Media 1 Social Media 1 Script Evolution of Technology Trivia

Activities and Handouts

Texting Lingo Tips for Taking Pictures

Homework

The homework this week is Picture Taking

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