Documents/BSA2011/5: INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY/V.II: Technology Tools & Resources

V.II: Technology Tools & Resources

Youth, adult volunteers, and employees are provided with innovative technology tools and resources that enhance the overall Scouting experience and help them do their jobs more effectively.

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Specific Goals: 1. We have established an interactive methodology for the National Key 3 to regularly communicate with local council Key 3s. [June 2011] 2. We have established ongoing usability testing across our enterprise-wide suite of tools and applications to identify areas in need of improvement. [March 2011] 3. We have identified those Scouting processes that require the most time and effort for adult volunteers, and have determined which can be streamlined and simplified using technology. [June 2011] 4. We have introduced an easily accessible, Internet-based innovation and resource center from which people can learn and to which people can contribute. [June 2012] 5. We have established processes so that the National Council has up-to-date digital contact information for all constituents, thus enabling proactive communication and research. [December 2011]

Stakeholder(s):

  • Youth

  • BSA Adult Volunteers

  • BSA Employees

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