Social Media has greatly evolved over the years and currently plays a major role in many peoples’ lives. Social Media can also play an important role in disseminating health education, awareness, information and be a great avenue for health promotion and community organizing. Answer the following questions:
- Do you or have you used social media? (.5 points)
- What are some social media platforms that you are aware of (whether you use them or not)? (.5 points)
- If you have used social media (past or present) what was your main purpose? (.5 points)
- Have you ever used social media platforms to spread awareness of health or community organizing? (.5 points)
- As a community organizer what platform would you choose to use? Why? (1 point)
- Write a short paragraph/description/example that you could post on social media (platform of your choice) that would help engage people in your community to get involved in a Breast Cancer Awareness event (Make sure to specify which platform you would use). (1 point)
- Respond to at least one of your classmates posts. (1 point)