MERIT BADGE COLLEGE - DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (VIRTUAL)

WHAT:   Scouts learn how digital information is stored and transmitted while working on the Digital Technology merit badge. They explore how digital technology has changed over the years. They also investigate the practical aspects of digital technology and explore careers in the field.

 MEET YOUR COUNSELOR - Martin Gomm is a licensed Electrician by trade. He is an Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 7 Buttonwoods and a Merit Badge Counselor for the Computer and Digital Technology Merit Badges. In his spare time he likes to build computers and he provides computer, tablet and smartphone technical support to his family and workplace. 

WHO: Open to all Scouts BSA members.

Narragansett Council Scouts and Adventure Card holders should select the ‘In-Council/Adventure Card’ option. All other scouts will select ‘Out of Council/Non-Adventure Card’

HOW:  This Merit Badge will be taught in a virtual classroom. The class has a capacity of 20 Scouts. Small classroom size provides all students with the opportunity to share and interact with the counselors and other Scouts. Scouts should be prepared to be challenged and to join the conversation! Participants who do not engage with the class may not receive credit for the badge. Scouts must be prompt for all badge sessions. Late participants may not receive credit for all requirements. Scouts must use a device with video to access this class.

Before beginning work on any merit badge, scouts are to have a discussion with their unit leader regarding the specific badge and counselor.

WHEN: This class will be held virtually over 2 sessions:

January 4, 2020 - 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM EST

January 11, 2020 - 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM EST

Scouts must attend both session to complete the offered requirements.

PREREQUISITES: There are no prerequisites for this class. 

All registered scouts will be mailed an exclusive 2021 Merit Badge College patch. You will have the opportunity to purchase additional patches at checkout.

After registering, login instructions will be sent the day prior of scheduled class to the email of whom created the registration. Council staff will connect on behalf of the counselor and provide credit for completed requirements. A valid BSA ID number is required. This assures that completed requirements are easily recorded.