Overview:The Digital Technology Merit Badge is an advanced award that Scouts can earn to help them gain the skills they need to become competent in the use of digital technology. It covers topics such as computer programming, web design, database management, and basic electronics.
Requirements: Scouts must complete all the requirements of the Digital Technology Merit Badge in order to earn the award. The requirements are listed below:
- Create a design related merit badge.
- Research the topic of digital technology.
- Create an educational website illustrating the project.
- Learn a programming language.
- Design and build a simple electronic device.
- Learn basic principles of network communications.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of database management.
Worksheets: Scouts can find helpful worksheets for each of the Digital Technology Merit Badge requirements in the resources listed in the References section below.
References
- Computers Merit Badge Pamphlet
- Digital Technology Merit Badge Helps and Documents
- Digital Technology Workbook