1995 Brownie Badge Book - Computer Stage 1 Badge
1) Tell the tester about the computer(s)/printers, etc. with which you are familiar and explain the use of each item.
2) Either
Switch on a single computer, then load and run a program.
Or
Use a computer connected to a network to log-on, select a program and run it.
3) Show how to type both small and capital letters and know the positions of the space, enter(return), delete and function keys.
4) Describe three uses of a computer in shops, factories, etc.
5) Keep a diary recording every time you use a computer for at least three months and take it with you to the test.
6) Learn how to play two hew computer games, then explain to the tester how they are played, which you preferred, and why.
1995 Brownie Badge Book - Computer Stage 2 Badge
1) Complete Clauses 1 to 3 of Stage 1.
2) Describe to the tester a task which can be done both manually and using a computer, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
3) Choose two of the following and carry them out, using a computer, at the test:
* Use a work-processing package to produce a report of a Guiding event.
* Add, delete, amend and print records of a database.
* Use LOGO or a similar package to control a robot, turtle, etc. and make it follow a predetermined route.
* Use a graphics package to create a poster to publicise a Guiding event.
* Perform any other task of a similar level of difficulty.
1995 Brownie Badge Book - Computer Stage 3 Badge
1) Complete Clauses 1 to 3 of Stage 1.
2) Describe to the tester one use of computers and their economic, legal and moral effects on employees, employers and society.
3) Choose three of the following and carry them out accurately, using a computer, at the test:
* Use a word-processing package to produce a multi-page report of a Guiding event which includes double-line spacing, underlining, centring, etc.
* Use a desktop publishing package to produce a leaflet which promotes Guiding.
* create a database to hold information about members of your Unit, (for example, name, current Journey or Trefoil Badge worn, Interest Badge held, etc.), and be able to amend, interrogate and print records. Please be aware of the problems re the Data Protection Act in creating a database with 'live' data, that is data on actual members of the Unit.
* Use a spreadsheet package to create next year's income and expenditure budgets for the Unit and investigate what happens if subs are increased.
* Use a graphics package to create a poster to recruit either girls or leaders into Girlguiding.
* Perform any other task of a similar level of difficulty.