Level: 2
Category: Vocations
Year: 2016

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.
    1. Discuss with a group the advantages and disadvantages of each mobile device listed.
    2. 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 honour. 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 honour. 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.