WDD 130: Web Fundamentals

W05 Learning Activity: Sharing the Gospel Online

Overview

As disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in the community, we need to understand and embrace our responsibility to use the internet to share the gospel.

“With so many social media resources and a multitude of more or less useful gadgets at our disposal, sharing the good news of the gospel is easier and the effects more far-reaching than ever before.”

– Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Waiting on the Road to Damascus

Prepare

Activity Instructions

  1. Ask yourself, what can I do to share the restored gospel of Jesus Christ online?
  2. Suppose you want to share the first article from the assigned reading in the Prepare section above.
    What tool is provided to you to share the article?
    Answer
    Screenshot of the Church's floating toolbar for sharing.
    Floating toolbar

    A collapsible toolbar is provided near the top of the article. The toolbar lets you use Notes (if you are logged in), Copy, and Share Link (to social media). Click on the share icon (three connected dots) and note the options in the panel provided.

  3. What CSS layout technique is used to build this toolbar?
    Answer

    If you inspect this container, its CSS includes:

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  4. Note that the toolbar remains in view when you scroll down the article. How?
    Answer

    The toolbar uses position: sticky;, which keeps it in view as you scroll.