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ELC 104
Using Technology in Scouting:
Basic Course
© All rights reserved, Wayne A. Burke, PE 25 February2006 [email protected] These are my opinions, not those of my employer or the Boy Scouts of America
Purpose of this course
Provide an introduction and basic skills to using readily available, modern technology tools to enhance your Scouting program
This material is not an end in itself, it’s just one of the tools you’ll use to improve your Scout’s experience
Yes, it mostly about computers, but there’s more …
Don’t sit on
your
questions!
“ Jump In”
Assumptions
Do we all have• Computer• Printer• Internet access
Some experience
Hardware for Scouting
Donations of usable computersLocal BusinessesGovernment Agencies
Software IssuesLicensing - Not piratedOld Versions ???
Sources
Where’s the best place to buy this stuff
Stores Online
BestBuy eCost.com
Staples eBuy.com
Buy.com
CompUSA eBay.com
MarketPro * CNet, DealTime
Computer Basics
Do we all have
•Computer• Printer• Internet access
CPU – Pentium 1,2,3,4- Athlon- Mac
Memory- 128 meg, 256, 512, 1 Gig, 2 Gig
Storage (Hard Drive)- 5 to 500 Gig
Printer Basics
Do we all have• Computer
•Printer• Internet access
Impact (Character, Dot Matrix)
Thermal (pTouch)
Ink Jet- Cost of supplies $$$
Laser (Black or Full Color)- Not as expensive as they were
Special Purpose
More Common
Internet Basics
Do we all have :• Computer• Printer
•Internet access
Dial-Up (56KB Max)AOL, MSN, Earthlink, AT&T, Erols ...
DSL (150KB – 1.5 MB) Uses your basic phone line Service area limited by length of telephone
wire
Cable (75KB – 768KB) Cox, Prestige Dedicated coax cable
Less Common, (but growing)
Wireless (802.11) Cellular Satellite Power Line
On-Line Content
EMailWeb Pages
• Recently popular - “Portal”
News Groups• USENET
List Servers• Scouts-L
Blog (Web Logb Log)• On-line diary, or• Political Rant
Software – Productivity
“Office” Packages ( Microsoft, WordPerfect, Groupwise)
Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation Scout Application: Flyers, Campout plans
Photo (Image) Manager – Electronic Photo Albums
To organize and share photos Editors
To adjust or improve upon photos Photoshop, Paintshop Pro, CPIC
Official Sites
www.scout.org (WOSM)
www.scouting.org (BSA)
www.scoutstuff.org (Scout Shop)
www.bsamuseum.org
www.boyscouts-ncac.org (Council)
Software – Safety First
Protection• Antivirus
Keep it updated Subscription Employer Provided
Automatic Updates• Anti-Spam• Anti-Spyware• Cookies
How to clean out• Passwords
Complexity, off-line recording
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Put the Tools to Work
Knowledge is Power There’s Data out there, let the Computer help you find it, and share itIt’s free, but Caveat EmptorUse “Search Engines” on the Web and “Knowbots” on the USENET
Information Distribution
Beyond Handouts, Posters and FlyersMail-ListsLISTSERVs
• Professional• Yahoo Groups
CDs as HandoutsFTP Servers
• This Presentation is on wabx.home.pipeline.com/elc105.pps• XDrive
Scouts-Lrec.scouting.issues (Unrestricted)[email protected] (Moderated, polite)Webrings
“Physical” Program Helps
Opportunity for Special RecognitionHighlighting Activities - RemindersBuilding / Keeping InterestFun, Unique items
CardsMagnetsBumper StickersT-ShirtsWindow Stickers
Program Helps from your printer
• Let your imagination, and your needs lead you
• Stickers, Business Cards, Posters, Banners
Digital Photography
Provides quick turn-around photosBuilds / Keeps Excitement UpPrint your Own vs. Commercial
WALMART.COM - 12-19¢ eachKodakGallery.com - 15¢ eachDo-it-Yourself kiosks at COSTCO and every Mall
Photos on your Web Pages ?Privacy and Youth Protection are paramount
Not Just Computers
GPSDigital Cameras
Summary
You should now be familiar with:The equipment you needProtection On-LineNew ideas for your Scouting ProgramSources for reliable Scouting information
Any Questions
Please come back
We look forward to seeing you in the Advanced Class.
Please come backPlease come back
We look forward to seeing you in the Advanced ClassWe look forward to seeing you in the Advanced Class.
See you after the Break
