February 2005 Capital District Roundtable

Communications

Chris D Garvin Roundtable Commissioner

OUTLINE

Introduction Communications Merit Badge Signaling Audio Visuals Guest Speaker Questions

Communications Merit Badge

Communications MB Source

www.meritbadge.com/home.htm Learning Worksheet Test Your Knowledge

Eagle Required

Personal Development Merit Badge Group

Communications MB

General Requirements Log / Journal communication activities Presentation or Sale 5 Minute Speech Interview and Introduce Person Active Listening Skills

Communications MB

General Requirements Teach a skill Share Information (magazine or newspaper)

Create Presentation (web or PowerPoint) Prepare a COH or Campfire Program Discuss Communication Opportunities

Signaling

Signaling

Types Semaphore Morse Sign Language

ASL Indian

JOTA

Signaling: Semaphore Visual Signaling System 8 Hand Positions Originated w/ Greeks and

Romans Claude Chappe (1794) Replaced by Telegraph

(1850) Hutton Gregory modified

for Rail Use.

Signaling: Morse Code

Signaling: American Sign Language

Manual Alphabet for the Deaf

Signaling: Indian Sign Language

www.inquiry.net William Tompkins Since before Columbus Universal Indian Sign

Language of the Plains Indians

4 Texts written

Signaling: JOTAJamboree-on-the-Air

The Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is an annual Scouting and amateur radio event sponsored by the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Thousands of amateur radio stations around the world participate. If the conditions are right, it is common to contact a hundred Scouting countries during the weekend.

In the United States, Cub Scout dens and Boy Scout patrols visit a local amateur's ham shack during JOTA. Many districts and councils hold events that coincide with JOTA, where amateurs set up stations giving Scouts and leaders a chance to exchange greetings with Scouts from other areas.

Audio Visuals

Audio Visuals

Why Use Visuals To improve communication

effectiveness Adds another sensory channel Uses Right and Left Brain Whole Picture Improve Impression of Presenter Improve Speaker’s Confidence

Audio Visuals: Design

Organize: provide structure & framework

Outline List points

Illustrate: convert data to information

Paint a picture Make comparisons

Repeat: improve reception

Audio Visuals: Design

Visuals Legible (1 inch / 30 feet viewing

distance) Number of Words

3-4 per line optimal, 6-7 maximum Lines

Less than 10 per transparency

Audio Visuals: Design

Focus One idea per visual Use color for key information

Simplify Eliminate extra information & clutter Simplify design, color or overlays

Audio Visuals: Design

Guest Speaker

Mr. Jerry CagenCounselor, Eagle Academy High School

"How to Talk and Listen to Your Teen"

February 2005 Capital District Roundtable

QUESTIONS?

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