Select the Web / Technology Badge below for downloads of the badge program and any supplements associated with it.
NOTE: If you find a link that no longer works, see an error or have a recommendation, please email me. Together, we can make the Enrichment Project even better.
Create Yahoo! Groups
You should complete the “Explore Yahoo! Groups” badge or have equivalent knowledge before attempting to do this badge program. We’ll look deeper into the possibilities of hosting your own Yahoo! Group.
Initial Release: 4.22.2011 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014
- Badge Program: Create Yahoo! Groups — EP_Create Yahoo Groups
Do Something
Do Something is a great site that helps you start thinking about service and what you can do to help others. It is designed for teenagers and young adults. Explore the site and take notes as you do.
Initial Release: 7/30/2015
- Badge Program: Do Something — EP_Do Something
Explore “How to” Sites
“How to” sites are very popular on the Web. This badge will help you explore and find “how to” sites that you like to give you resources for your badge fun. NOTE: The Enrichment Project will utilize many of the “how to” sites to keep the cost of earning badges low (and hopefully always free).
Initial Release: 7.30.2010 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014
- Badge Program: Explore “How to” Sites — EP_X How2Sites
- Supplement: List of “how to” sites — SUPP_How2Sites 2Explore
Explore Pinterest
Most social media sites are based on conversations, content and links. Pinterest allows you to share what you find on the Web by pinning the images on a board. Since Pinterest emphasizes images, make sure you choose images for your pins that are high-quality. Let’s visit Pinterest and find out more.
Initial Release: 4.6.2012 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014
- Badge Program: Explore Pinterest — EP_X Pinterest
Explore Podcasts
Podcasts are a great way to learn something new or be entertained. You can listen to them on the go via applications like Stitcher or download them for when you don’t have Internet access.
Initial Release: 12.18.2013 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014
- Badge Program: Explore Podcasts — EP_X Podcasts
Explore Scribd
Scribd is an excellent site to store and share files — or in their words — social publishing and reading. With over 50 million readers every month as well as more than 50,000 new documents uploaded daily, it can claim to be the largest social publishing company. Others have called Scribd the “YouTube for documents.” While not all content is free on Scribd, the variety of materials there is staggering — from fan fiction to kid activities.
Initial Release: 3.30.2012 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014
- Badge Program: Explore Scribd — EP_X Scribd
Explore Social Media for Groups
Social media is fluid — constantly moving. With this avenue of communication, how can you link up with your troop or group? NOTE: The top sites are listed here. In a few instances the second highest ranking sites are also listed.
Initial Release: 12.16.2013 / Latest Release: 721.2014
- Badge Program: Explore Social Media for Groups — EP_X SM Groups
Explore TED
Want to find out how others see the world? Interested in how science, technology, art and other pursuits are changing our world? Stop by TED and you will be overwhelmed with the knowledge, generosity and hope you find there.
Initial Release: 10.5.2012 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014
- Badge Program: Explore TED — EP_X TED
Explore Yahoo! Groups
Yahoo! Groups is the world’s largest collection of online discussion boards. It allows you to not only share emails with people interested in the same things, but you can also share photos, create databases and more. Through Yahoo! Groups you can participate in a community you are passionate about. The best part of using Yahoo! Groups . . . it’s FREE!
Initial Release: 4.22.2011 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014
- Badge Program: Explore Yahoo! Groups — EP_X Yahoo Groups
Explore YouTube
When you think YouTube, you think of watching videos. But did you know that YouTube is the third largest search engine as well? And it’s more than just watching videos – it’s a social media venue.
Initial Release: 8.19.2013 / Latest Release: 7.21.2014
- Badge Program: Explore YouTube — EP_X YouTube
Go Make Something
Go Make Something is a site that provides information, printables and more for aspiring artists.
Initial Release: 8/4/2015
- Badge Program: Go Make Something — EP_Go Make Something
Search Engine Basics
If you look for anything on the Web, you’ll end up using a search engine. We’ll look at the top ones and some ways to help improve your search results.
Initial Release: 11.4.2014 / Latest Release: 11.4.2014
- Badge Program: Search Engine Basics — EP_Search Engine Basics