Select a tool from the Digital Toolbox to make a newsletter, flyer, or infographic.Find a how-to resource on how to use this tool.Select one of the following UAGC social media sites to highlight in your newsletter, flyer, or infographic (Note: an account and logged-in status may be needed to access some of these links):links):UAGC Facebook pageFacebook: Start by accessing Facebook. Explore the most recent posts, upcoming events, and the different UAGC groups available.Pro Tip: Build your academic and social community by friending other students who can support you on your journey.UAGC Twitter AccountTwitter: Start by accessing Twitter. Review UAGC’s most recent tweets. Explore some of their more popular hashtags like #UAGC or #MyUAGC. Find and connect with other GEN102 students by using the hashtag #UAGCGEN102.Pro Tip: Make sure to follow the UAGC Twitter account.UAGC Instagram AccountInstagram: Access Instagram. Review UAGC’s recent posts.Pro Tip: Find and connect with other GEN102 students by using the hashtag #UAGCGEN102.UAGC LinkedIn AccountLinkedIn: To begin, you will need a LinkedIn Profile. Explore UAGC’s latest posts and videos.Pro Tip: Connect with other UAGC students and faculty.UAGC YouTube ChannelYouTube: Access the University of Arizona Global Campus channel. Explore some of the most recent videos or browse through the video playlists.Pro Tip: Subscribe to the UAGC YouTube channel.UAGC_UAGCConnect_RGB_OneColorRed.pngUAGC Connect: Start by accessing UAGC Connect. Explore the most recent connections and review the different tabs (conversations, events, groups, opportunities, etc.).Pro Tip: Break the ice with other students by replying to existing conversations and starting your own.In your newsletter, flyer, or infographic, address each of the following prompts in a minimum of three sentences:Include the name of the social media site you are highlighting. Explain your reasoning and purpose for choosing this social media site. Describe how this social media site could be used to make meaningful connections with others during your time at UAGC. Explain at least two benefits you can gain from connecting with other students.Explain how this social media site supports social competence. Describe how this social media site could help motivate or inspire UAGC students along their academic journey.Include at least two images that inspire or motivate you.The UAGC Social Media Connection newsletter, flyer, or infographicMust contain the components outlined in the assignment directions.Must contain at least two images.Must contain at least 18 sentences worth of content.Grading RubricIncludes the Name of the Social Media Site Being HighlightedTotal: 0.50Distinguished – Includes an accurate name of the social media site being highlighted.Proficient – Do not select this option.Basic – Do not select this option.Below Expectations – Do not select this option.Non-Performance – The name of the social media site being highlighted is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.Explains One’s Reasoning and Purpose for Choosing This Social Media SiteTotal: 1.00Distinguished – Thoroughly explains one’s reasoning and purpose for choosing this social media site.Proficient – Explains one’s reasoning and purpose for choosing this social media site. Minor details are missing.Basic – Minimally explains one’s reasoning and purpose for choosing this social media site. Relevant details are missing.Below Expectations – Attempts to explain one’s reasoning and purpose for choosing this social media site; however, significant details are missing.Non-Performance – The explanation of one’s reasoning and purpose for choosing this social media site is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.Describes How This Social Media Site Could Be Used to Make Meaningful Connections With Others During One’s Time at UniversityTotal: 1.00Distinguished – Thoroughly describes how this social media site could be used to make meaningful connections with others during one’s time at university.Proficient – Describes how this social media site could be used to make meaningful connections with others during one’s time at university. Minor details are missing.Basic – Minimally describes how this social media site could be used to make meaningful connections with others during one’s time at university. Relevant details are missing.Below Expectations – Attempts to describe how this social media site could be used to make meaningful connections with others during one’s time at university; however, significant details are missing.Non-Performance – The description of how this social media site could be used to make meaningful connections with others during one’s time at university is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.Explains at Least Two Benefits One Can Gain From Connecting With Other StudentsTotal: 1.00Distinguished – Thoroughly explains at least two benefits one can gain from connecting with other students.Proficient – Explains at least two benefits one can gain from connecting with other students. Minor details are missing.Basic – Minimally explains at least one benefit one can gain from connecting with other students. Relevant details are missing.Below Expectations – Attempts to explain at least two benefits one can gain from connecting with other students; however, significant details are missing.Non-Performance – The explanation of at least two benefits one can gain from connecting with other students is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.Explains How This Social Media Site Supports Social CompetenceTotal: 1.00Distinguished – Thoroughly explains how this social media site supports social competence.Proficient – Explains how this social media site supports social competence. Minor details are missing.Basic – Minimally explains how this social media site supports social competence. Relevant details are missing.Below Expectations – Attempts to explain how this social media site supports social competence; however, significant details are missing.Non-Performance – The explanation of how this social media site supports social competence is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.Describes How This Social Media Site Could Help Motivate or Inspire Students Along Their Academic JourneyTotal: 1.00Distinguished – Thoroughly describes how this social media site could help motivate or inspire students along their academic journey.Proficient – Describes how this social media site could help motivate or inspire students along their academic journey. Minor details are missing.Basic – Minimally describes how this social media site could help motivate or inspire students along their academic journey. Relevant details are missing.Below Expectations – Attempts to describe how this social media site could help motivate or inspire students along their academic journey; however, significant details are missing.Non-Performance – The description of how this social media site could help motivate or inspire students along their academic journey is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
