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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
The | The NoiseBridge Merit Badge System is an attempt to leverage the organizational coherence of NoiseBridge to facilitate basic knowledge transfer. It is intended to be organic and non-limiting, while simultaneously providing the basic structure that most people need in order to successfully acquire a new skill. | ||
Initially, Merit Badges are intended to convey entry-level competency: after completing the requirements for a given badge, it is intended that the student should then be capable of taking on projects in that discipline in a more or less self directed manner. Several groups of Badges have been grouped together into "clusters"; in this case, the Student should, after completing the required badges, finish a Cluster by completing an original project with the help of their SME. | Initially, Merit Badges are intended to convey entry-level competency: after completing the requirements for a given badge, it is intended that the student should then be capable of taking on projects in that discipline in a more or less self directed manner. Several groups of Badges have been grouped together into "clusters"; in this case, the Student should, after completing the required badges, finish a Cluster by completing an original project with the help of their SME. | ||
The specific benefits that the MBS ("Merit Badge System") provides coincide more or less one-for-one with the essential components of each Merit Badge: | |||
* '''Goals''' -- Each Merit Badge provides a specific set of goals or requirements; generally these consist of between 5 and 10 points, many of which will have some number of component sub-requirements. These requirements are meant to be a guide which will provide a hands-on introductory tour of the discipline in question. | * '''Goals''' -- Each Merit Badge provides a specific set of goals or requirements; generally these consist of between 5 and 10 points, many of which will have some number of component sub-requirements. These requirements are meant to be a guide which will provide a hands-on introductory tour of the discipline in question. | ||
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In a nutshell: | In a nutshell: | ||
# Decide on a merit badge or cluster. All Badges are entry-level and assume no prior competency in the subject matter | # Decide on a merit badge or cluster. All Badges are entry-level and assume no prior competency in the subject matter. | ||
# Read the requirements and | # Read the requirements and familliarize yourself with at least the basic structure of the reference material. | ||
# Contact an SME associated with that Badge and tell them that you're working on this Badge. They may or may not wish to meet with you and discuss your planned progress. | # Contact an SME associated with that Badge and tell them that you're working on this Badge. They may or may not wish to meet with you and discuss your planned progress. | ||
# As you complete goals, have your SME sign off on them; this may be done on the wiki or by printing out the Merit Badge requirements page. | # As you complete goals, have your SME sign off on them; this may be done on the wiki or by printing out the Merit Badge requirements page. | ||
# Once all goals are completed, have your SME put your achievement on the agenda for the next meeting that you and they can both be present for. | # Once all goals are completed, have your SME put your achievement on the agenda for the next meeting that you and they can both be present for. | ||
# Receive accolades! | # Receive accolades! | ||
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* [[MeritBadges/UNIX Userland Basics|UNIX Userland Basics]] -- Effective shell & X usage | * [[MeritBadges/UNIX Userland Basics|UNIX Userland Basics]] -- Effective shell & X usage | ||
* [[MeritBadges/Systems Automation|Systems Automation]] -- Make the Computer Do It | * [[MeritBadges/Systems Automation|Systems Automation]] -- Make the Computer Do It | ||
=== Miscellaneous === | === Miscellaneous === | ||
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* [[MeritBadges/KnotsAndSplices|Knots and Splices]] -- Useful knots and splices for everyday use | * [[MeritBadges/KnotsAndSplices|Knots and Splices]] -- Useful knots and splices for everyday use | ||
* [[MeritBadges/Sewing|Sewing]] -- Making and repairing stuff with textiles. | * [[MeritBadges/Sewing|Sewing]] -- Making and repairing stuff with textiles. | ||
== Status & Needs == | == Status & Needs == |