4-H Goes Digital
This video is about how 4-H has progressed from primarily agricultural based organization into a community based organization that introduces technology to students. The focus is on getting minority young adults hands-on experience in research projects which benefit the urban and suburban communities they live in. By using technology and aquired skills, the 4-Hers are helping map neighborhoods, develop informative videos, develop web 2.0 sites and gain valuable experience in their own neighborhood .
I found it very interesting that 4-H has broadened their organizations vision as our society has moved away from a rural farm based economy to a service economy. I also found it interesting that 4-H was using technology to reach students who were "at risk". The projects were community based and relative to the students lives. The 4-Hers were very advanced in their use of technology and were contributing to specific research public projects.
As for a goal, I would say integration of technology that students/employees use everyday in their personal lives (computer, cell phone, video camera ect.) will be a priority in my classroom or business.
I also had no idea that 4H has evolved into using technology in this way! My husband actually just spoke with a farmer the other day who told him that his farm equipment is run stricly by computer & GPS. He just sits inside the cab & reads while the machine does the work. That seems so cool to me that "rural" industry is also incorporating technology into daily & work life. Good luck with your goal & integrating it into yours! Lorie Pietz
ReplyDeleteGrowing up, 4H was associated with small town folk and staying true to the home economics of country life. Although I was from a small town and 4H related to my life style, children who are from the city are almost at a disadvantage to compete against the kids who have grown up on a farm. Incorporating technology in 4-H gives children from all over the same opportunities to relate to the digital world and move on from the past.- Amanda Brodzinski
ReplyDeleteI think it's fantastic to see how 4H is promoting the use of technology to contribute to the good of the community. I grew up in rural Indiana, and although I did not participate in it, it was huge, but it has never been as strong in urban areas. This is a great opportunity to bring the positive elements of 4H into urban settings.
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