Program Seminar #1
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM
Research and Evaluation Reports #1 |
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4-H Residential Camping: A State Evaluation Summary |
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Presenter |
Dale Pracht
Assistant Professor
3014 McCarty Hall D
PO Box 110310
Gainesville, FL 32611-0310
3522733533
dpracht@ufl.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Stefanie Duda
Joy Jordan
Neva Baltzell
Debbie Nistler
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Youth Program Development |
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Difficulty |
Introductory |
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The program evaluation report describes analysis of a statewide 4-H youth residential camping program, from the perspectives of the youth, counselors, and volunteers. The evaluation assessed life skill areas gained as a result of youth participation in a residential camping program. The targeted life skill areas, in which improvement was found, included: respect and diversity; social skills; decision-making and risk management; healthy lifestyle choices; and self-responsibility (Hendricks, 1996). Other findings included: youth campers’ mixed views on their older peer counselors; 4-H agents’ reporting lower proportions of 4-H’ers involved in camping; overall agreement among 4-H agent faculty, camping staff, and campers on gains made in life skills; and features of camp culture that influence camper retention rates. Implications for the findings with respect to improving this state’s 4-H camping program and future evaluation designs will be discussed. |
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A Quantitative Study of Turnover and Retention of North Carolina 4-H Agents |
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Presenter |
R Safrit
NCSU Box 7606
Raleigh, NC 27695-7606
919-513-0306
dale_safrit@ncsu.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Mitch Owen
Rosemary Gliem
Joseph Gliem
Wanda Sykes
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Organizational Systems |
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Difficulty |
Introductory |
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Since 2006, North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) has experienced an average annual turnover rate of 33% in county 4-H agent positions. NCCE administrators need to better understand potential reasons why 4-H agents decide to leave the organization, and re-focus these reasons upon effective strategies to better promote retention. The purpose of this exploratory research was to investigate reasons contributing to the retention of NCCE county 4-H agents. The authors developed a quantitative methodology using a web questionnaire and census to collect data regarding 112 potential reasons that 4-H agents would consider leaving their jobs and the organization, organized into seven research constructs comprising Safrit and Owen’s (2007) R.E.T.A.I.N.S. conceptual model for agent retention: Recruit Authentically; Expand on New Employees’ Experiences and Abilities; Train, Train, Train; Advocate for Both the Employee and the Position; Inspire, Invest in, and Empower Employees; Nurture Connectivity; and, Show Appreciation through Meaningful Recognition. A 67% final response rate was achieved. Findings are reported organized according to selected programmatic variables and personalogical traits. Based upon the study findings, NCCE administrators need to focus more closely upon the research constructs of Recruit authentically, Advocated for both the employee and the position, and Inspire, invest in, and empower employees. |
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Using Retrospective Surveys to Evaluate Immediate and Long Term Impacts for a Multi-State 4-H Program Using Geospatial Technology |
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Presenter |
Pamela Powell
111 Sheckler Road
Fallon, NV 89406
775-423-5121
powellp@unce.unr.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Marilyn Smith
Lynette Black
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Youth Program Development |
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Difficulty |
Intermediate |
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While evaluating program impacts is often a challenge for Extension professionals, it is a critical component of any Extension program. While several methods exist, choosing the right instrument determines the evaluative data received. As Extension professionals are faced with diminishing resources, it is imperative that the industry report impacts to both administration and program supporters. In this session, participants will learn of one program that has shown statistically significant increases in knowledge, attitude and behavior. Presenters will offer a program overview of a youth/adult partnership in emergency preparedness and the impacts achieved. In addition, session participants will learn how a retrospective survey approach was used to measure immediate and long-term program impacts. Examples of the survey instruments used, report findings, and theoretical citations will be provided. |
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Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM
Program of Distinction |
Diverse Youth Adult Partnerships in Rural Nebraska |
Presenter |
Jeff Hart
Faculty Educator, Special Projects
204 Mussehl Hall, UNL
Lincoln, NE 68583-0714
402-472-4743
http://youthadultpartnerships.unl.edu
jhart@unlnotes.unl.edu |
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“Diverse Youth-Adult Partnerships in Rural Communities” workshop will teach and engage participants about developing a core team of youth and adults, conducting community meetings to identify issues, developing and implementing action plans that produce results. This nationally recognized program targets rural youth at risk, working in partnership with adults, developing leadership and life skills, and learning about culture and governance.
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Community Improvement Through Youth – CITY Project |
Presenter |
June Mead
195 S. Washington St.
Binghamton, NY 13903
607-772-8036
jm62@cornell.edu
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Co-Presenters |
Jackie Davis-Manigaulte
Sara Flowers
Vicky Giarratano
Leeann Manning
Kay Tefler
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The Community Improvement Through Youth (CITY) Project uses one of Cornell Cooperative Extension's Signature Programs, Youth Community Action (YCA) to promote civic engagement, workforce preparation, and asset development among youth (13-18 years old). Using Public Adventures: An Active Citizenship Curriculum for Youth, the CITY Project works to empower at-risk youth to become community change agents. CITY Teen Leaders identify issues through community mapping and work with caring adults to create sustainable changes in their communities. During summers, Teen Leaders gain job skills through paid employment, and carry out planned community improvement projects. |
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Participatory Evaluation with Youth: Building Skills for Community Action |
Presenter |
Mary Arnold
Associate Professor, Program Research and Evaluation
Department of Youth Development Education
105 Ballard Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
V: (541) 737-1315
F: (541) 737-1332
mary.arnold@oregonstate.edu
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Co-Presenters |
Elissa Wells
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The Participatory Evaluation with Youth program engages youth and their adult partners in community-based research using community forums as a data collection method. This session will provide an overview of the training curriculum used to prepare youth and adult teams to conduct community research. Many elements of the training can be applied to other programs designed to engage youth in communities. |
The Family Fitness Project |
Presenter |
Lynn James,M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
Extension Educator and Co-Chair, Diet, Nutrition and Health Program of Work
Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension, Northumberland County
443 Plum Creek Road
Sunbury, PA 17801
570-988-3950
Ljames@psu.edu |
Co-Presenters |
Heather Baranoski
Kathy Weller
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The multi-national award winning Family Fitness program offers the help children ages 8-12 and their families need for improving healthier food and fitness behaviors and child overweight prevention. This state-wide research-based program developed by Penn State Extension engages diverse families (rural, urban, income, race) and significantly improves family communication, healthy eating and physical activity. The program contains 9 youth lessons that can be run after school, in school, or at camps; 5 family sessions and family learn at home materials, marketing, and evaluation and promotion materials. |
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Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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4-H Awesome Afterschool Club Kits |
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Presenter |
Heather Kent
Northwest Florida Regional Specialized 4-H Agent
155 Research Road
Qunicy, FL 32351
850-875-7111
hckent@ufl.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Monica Brinkley
Kelley Hiemstra
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Youth Program Development |
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Difficulty |
Introductory |
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The “4-H Awesome After School Kits” offer flexibility in programming for 4-H agents and volunteers by providing 24 lessons that center around four 4-H project categories (Science and Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Environmental Education, and Leadership), allowing youth to explore a variety of opportunities that 4-H offers. Objectives included: 1. Improved delivery of Extension Programs for youth in 4-H clubs, after school clubs and day camps, 2. Design and implement a web-based training to be placed on the statewide 4-H website, 3. Increase the number of volunteers in club, afterschool, and day camp settings. Grant funds were secured through the Florida 4H Foundation to develop lesson plans and purchase support curriculum/supplies for each county in the Northwest district. A website was developed so that agents in other districts and states can download the lessons and materials list. Agents and volunteers responded that having the kits and supplies ready and at hand made it easier to do programming, and helped make program assistants, afterschool staff, and volunteers feel more confident about using 4-H curricula. The kits have been used in teen and adult volunteer training to teach experiential learning. This project helped promote scholarship by providing a pre-packaged, research-based, hands-on lessons that can be duplicated nationwide to enhance 4-H afterschool, club and day camp learning. They are also an excellent tool for marketing the 4-H program. |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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Applying and Teaching the “Laws of Leadership” to Youth and Adult Groups Leading Extension Programs |
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Presenter |
Christopher Anderson
4-H Youth Development Specialist, Animal Science
8020 Greenmead Dr
College Park, MD 20740
301-314-7187
canders2@umd.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Lisa Dennis
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Organizational Systems |
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Difficulty |
Intermediate |
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Learning and applying John Maxwell’s Laws of Leadership can help Extension professionals that provide guidance and oversight to boards, advisory groups, volunteer leaders, planning committees or teen groups to better understand group dynamics and improve committee or group effectiveness. Recently revised and updated, “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” are easy to learn and yield remarkable results when applied by emerging or seasoned leaders. Apply these timeless laws and watch your own personal leadership ability grow. Teach the laws to the youth and adults who serve on various Extension groups you work with and watch them grow as individuals, and equally important, see their ability to lead your programs grow too! During this workshop, the laws of leadership will be explored, discussion about their application will be held and strategies for teaching youth and adult audiences about the laws will be shared. |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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ATV Safety - The Road to Improving Critical Thinking and Developing Life Skills in Youth interested in ATVs |
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Presenter |
Sheila Chaconas
Account Manager, Grants Management
National 4-H Council
7100 Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301-961-2858
schaconas@fourhcouncil.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Mike Klumpp
Robert Meduna
Renee Gore
Regina Kuhn
Donna Patton
Wesley Sorenson
Angie Freel
Sharon Pahlman
David White
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Category |
Youth Development |
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Difficulty |
Introductory |
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ATV usage by youth riders is increasing. Research has shown that developmentally youth need experiential learning experiences to process their intended actions and outcomes in order to facilitate the development of critical thinking and decision making skills. This is an essential process to avoid risky behavior. Most formal organizations have not taken on the mission of ATV safety with youth audiences. 4-H and ATV safety are a natural fit in most communities. The 4-H ATV safety program targets youth who are interested in ATVs or are currently riding ATV’s, and adult volunteers who want to assist with teaching ATV safety principles. These volunteers mentor youth toward better critical thinking and decision making skills while they have fun and learn more about the recreational uses and care of the ATV. ATV safety principles and information is shared through various delivery modes. Adult volunteers may also become ATV Safety Institute (ASI) certified instructors to teach the 4-hour hands-on experiential learning ASI RiderCourses. |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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Be the Vitamin That Keeps Kids Going with the Just Be It! Healthy & Fit Program |
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Presenter |
Diana DelCampo
Professor and Extension Specialist
NMSU
Box 3AE
Las Cruces, NM 88003
575-646-6031
ddelcamp@nmsu.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Jacqueline Baca
Desaree Jimenez
Paula Sanchez
Tanya Montoya
Robert DelCampo
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Youth Development |
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Introductory |
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A fifth grader said to the program coordinator at the end of his Just Be It! in-class program, “But you can’t leave, you’re the vitamin that keeps us going!” Clearly, he had learned something about nutrition. New Mexico’s Just Be It! Healthy and Fit program helps children reduce the risk factors for childhood obesity by providing the tools they need to develop a healthy lifestyle. In this workshop participants will learn how the Just Be It! Healthy and Fit program works with school personnel to teach fifth graders healthy lifestyle skills; engage in activities which increase nutrition knowledge and change healthy lifestyle behaviors for fifth graders; and acquire skills to utilize evaluation instruments from the program. Participants will receive the Just Be It! Healthy and Fit curriculum which contains fun nutrition activities, parent newsletter placemats, publicity brochures, pre/post tests, and State Department of Education Standards and Benchmarks associated with curriculum objectives. |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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Imagine the Possibilities in Youth Leadership Programs |
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Presenter |
Karyn Santl
Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development
University of Minnesota Extension
1307 3rd St NE, Suite 102
Roseau, MN 56751
218-463-0293
santl001@umn.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Nancy Hegland
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Youth Program Development |
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Difficulty |
Introductory |
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Imagine the Possibilities in Youth Leadership Programs Have you imagined all the possibilities in your youth leadership programs? If not, come and learn about Minnesota’s efforts to focus on the national mission mandate of citizenship/youth leadership. The Minnesota Youth Leadership Initiative team has conducted a literature review and developed core competencies to strengthen youth leadership programs in a variety of settings. These core competencies led to the development of a curriculum for leadership clubs engaging middle school aged youth. We will share evaluation data from pilot sites throughout the state which include suburban and rural audiences. By attending this workshop, participants will increase their capacity to deliver high quality, innovative youth leadership programs utilizing researched based resources and hands on learning tools. This introductory workshop will have a variety of learning opportunities including hands-on activities and small group discussion. Participants will take home new ideas, lesson plans and be ready to explore the possibilities in their own youth leadership program. |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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Imagine the Possibilities - Grow a Great Camp Counselor Program |
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Presenter |
Shana Withee
439 W. Pierce
Burns, OR 97720
541-573-2506
shana.withee@oregonstate.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Maxine Day
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Youth Development |
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Difficulty |
Introductory |
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“Imagine the possibilities – Grow a great camp counselor program” Participants will gain skills in expanding their existing camp counselor program to include increased skills in leadership and teamwork of youth and adults, all in a safe and healthy environment. The core life skills focus leadership and teamwork, within the core competency of youth development. 4-H Camp is the delivery method for older youth to develop these important life skills. Camp counseling capitalizes on a potential workforce preparation experience and specifically helps youth develop valuable workforce skills, particularly leadership, teamwork, initiative, and interpersonal skills. The Daily Director experience is an expansion of basic camp counselor knowledge. Camp provides the conditions for the healthy growth and development of youth. Participants who will be attending this session will develop skills to work with teens to advance their camp counselors’ skills and have hands-on learning experiences with teamwork. By applying the ideas shared about older youth and daily director’s roles, participants receive the tools to empower their teen camp counselors. Camp counselors are then empowered with the skills and knowledge to make decisions and carry them out in a safe and structured environment, all important life skills and important workforce preparation skills. |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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Imagining Success Together: Partnerships to Support Operation Military Kids |
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Presenter |
Harriett Edwards
Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
NCSU Box 7606
Raleigh, NC 27695-7606
919.515.9548
Harriett_Edwards@ncsu.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
J. Enroughty
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Partnerships |
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Difficulty |
Introductory |
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Operation Military Kids is a partnership of Army child and Youth Services, USDA, National 4-H Headquarters, and the Land Grant Universities in all 50 states. From its inception, the program was designed to bring collaborators together in support of geographically dispersed families engaged in the Global War on Terror. The value of these partnerships is infinite, with numerous organizations reaching out in support of soldiers and their families before, during and following deployments. One of the most challenging aspects of this program is also one of its greatest strengths: the partnerships. Recognizing the various military organizations involved in support of families of soldiers, while working with veteran organizations, and still being open to accept newly formed nonprofits supporting citizen soldiers even as organizations with rich, 100 year histories of success also develop military-family-oriented outreach programs can be difficult! With all 50 states engaged in Operation Military Kids, this session promises an opportunity for those interested in supporting military families to discuss successes and challenges in an environment of shared learning and group discussion. Handouts and visuals will support the information presented, and specific research and support materials will be provided on the topics of collaboration building and partnership development. |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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Increase the Possibilities for Teens! |
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Presenter |
Janet Edwards
4-H Afterschool Specialist
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210
509 358 7867
edwardsj@wsu.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Jan Klein
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Youth Development |
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Difficulty |
Introductory |
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Offering teens diverse 4-H opportunities is a key strategy to maximize their 4-H experience. As youth development professionals we can broaden our perspective of the 4-H member aged 13-19. We must imagine new possibilities for engaging teens in the wealth of learning experiences awaiting them. The traditional 4-H club/project experience can become old hat for teens and they leave the 4-H to pursue new challenges. Join workshop participants to explore new possibilities for teens that will promote their development of critical life skills, prepare them for a challenging future and engage them as vital members of your 4-H community. This workshop will explore program opportunities for teens as teachers in clubs and afterschool programs; leaders in civic engagement and participant evaluators of 4-H programs. The hands on workshop will share key elements of recruiting, training and engaging teens in new leadership roles. Giving teens a significant role in evaluating programs can provide a wealth of information to guide program planning. Just imagine what you can do for teens and they can do for their clubs and communities! |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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Learning Happily Ever After – Incorporating Digital Video Storytelling into 4-H Programs |
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Presenter |
Tracy Pracheil
114 Ag Hall
PO Box 830700
Lincoln, NE 68583-0700
(402) 472-9016
tpracheil2@unl.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Bradley Barker
Patricia Fairchild
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Youth Program Development |
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Intermediate |
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With the development of a five-unit digital video storytelling curriculum, Nebraska 4-H is teaching youth about effective story practices, digital video technologies, and production techniques, allowing them to develop a short documentary video. Session participants will recognize how youth benefit from learning digital video storytelling concepts (development of skills in the areas of media production and expressive arts, workforce preparation, communication and presentation); understand the stages of digital video storytelling development, including pre-production and story planning, production, post-production, and distribution; identify the supplies and resources necessary for teaching all stages of digital video storytelling development; and establish a plan for the utilization of digital video storytelling in a 4-H environment. |
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Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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Lemonade Stands are Just the Beginning: Youth Entrepreneurship in Action |
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Presenter |
Sheila Smith
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48895
517-432-7612
smith20@anr.msu.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Erica Tobe
Laura Allen
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Youth Program Development |
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Introductory |
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Nurturing young entrepreneurial leaders is necessary to building a strong economic future. Michigan State University Extension identified developing entrepreneurs as one of its strategic priorities based on a statewide issues identification process. In response, MSUE 4-H Youth Development received a $23,000 two year grant to pilot 4-H Future Entrepreneur Clubs in eight Michigan communities (four urban, four rural). These clubs, started during after school hours, focused on educating youth about the basics of starting a business, with youth businesses being created in the pilot communities. County pilot sites received: $750 mini-grants; ongoing communication with coordinators; free curricula and resources ("Be the E" entrepreneurship curriculum and NEFE High School Financial Planning Program); and access to training. A three day 4-H Business and Entrepreneurship Expo was held as a finale to the grant with youth business sales totals close to $1000. An additional $40,000 grant was awarded by FACT (Families and Communities Together Coalition at MSU) to hire a graduate student half time and assess the success of the project. Session participants will be engaged in youth entrepreneurship activities, learn from county staff who piloted the program, hear the results from the research study, and learn ways to easily implement this program. |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
Soar with Project Butterfly WINGS |
Presenter |
Marilyn Martin
Project Butterfly WINGS director
Florida Museum of Natural History
P.O. Box 112710, Univ. of Florida
Gainesville , FL 32611
352-273-2074
mmmartin@flmnh.ufl.edu |
Co-Presenters |
Renee' Gore
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Youth Program Development |
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Introductory |
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Journey into the amazing world of butterflies through Project Butterfly WINGS (Winning Investigative Network for Great Science). Discover how youth in 4th-8th grades can participate in authentic, hands-on, collaborative research investigating butterflies. This introductory WINGS workshop is designed for participants without previous knowledge of butterflies. Fun and easy inquiry activities provide a quick way for agents to learn about butterflies and the WINGS program. Instructional techniques will include: • Hands-on small group and individual activities • Guided examples of the experiential learning model • WINGS web site demonstration The WINGS workshop follows a “train-the-trainers” model. The NAE4-HA National Conference provides the opportunity for extension agents to learn how to share WINGS with 4-H volunteers and other extension agents. Workshop participants receive sample activities from the Youth and Leader Guides. Prizes for the activity winners include project guides, field guides, field bags, and butterfly books. WINGS is a new SET (Science, Engineering and Technology) curricula and one of 11 suggested curricula by the NAE4-HA 4-H Afterschool Taskforce, Curriculum Sub-committee for use in afterschool programs. |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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TEchXcite: STEM in Afterschool |
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Presenter |
Kate Guerdat
NCSU 4-H Youth Development
512 Brickhaven Dr, Campus Box 7606
Raleigh, NC 27695
(919) 515-9568
Kate_guerdat@ncsu.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Paul Klenk
Gary Ybarra
Ed Maxa
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Youth Program Development |
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Introductory |
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TechXcite: STEM in Afterschool shares with workshop participants some of the preliminary lessons learned for implementing an engineering curriculum in an afterschool program. The workshop aims to share results of the curriculum pilot experience while providing key strategies to increasing program providers’ comfort level with science in the out-of- classroom setting. The Duke University Pratt School of Engineering has worked with North Carolina 4-H to develop a new after-school engineering curriculum as part of a multi-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. The project-based curriculum aims to provide students with opportunities to explore how engineers design technology through short design projects. Evaluation methods have been used to determine such things as which modules youth enjoyed most and what youth have learned versus projected learning objectives. One of the greatest lessons learned has been essential implementation strategies for STEM initiatives in a non-formal setting. Workshop participants will learn about some of the trials and tribulations of the project, while also experiencing some of the lessons from the curriculum. Through group discussion and hands-on activities, participants will leave with strategies to increase their volunteer and other programs supports level of comfort with 4-H science adventures. |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
Through the lens of a camera |
Presenter |
Louis Courneya
Extension Educator- 4-H American Indian Youth Prog
715 11th st north
Uof MN Extension Regional Center
Moorhead, MN 56560
218 236 2017
courn003@umn.edu |
Co-Presenters |
Steve Maanum
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Partnerships |
Difficulty |
Intermediate |
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Formal and Non formal Public education is enamored, even memorized by what might be called silicon faith: a myopic focus on high technology as salvation. The problem however isn’t with the technologies- they are just tools; the problem is that over dependence on them displaces other sources of education, from arts to nature.”- Richard Louv This project has been designed teach kids and adults about their environment and connect them to our Natural Resources “through the lens of a camera”. The project is designed to help participants “think globally, but act locally through environmental and science inquiry and engagement.” The programs construct helps participants develop sense of place and sense of community related to the natural world through photography and media arts skill development. In addition to connecting kids, the project connect formal and non-formal learning environments to the 4-H Photography project in new and exciting ways through a certification option for staff and volunteers in both the formal and non-formal teaching environments. |
Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
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Urban Community Gardening Intergenerational Programs: Project Ecopolis, Garden Mosaics, and Defiant Gardens |
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Presenter |
Marianne Krasny
Professor
Department of Natural Resources
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-2827
mek2@cornell.edu |
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Co-Presenters |
Stephanie Graf
Kelly Sakowich
Jeremiah Maxon
Keith Tidball
Leigh Kalbacher
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Youth Program Development |
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Introductory |
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Urban community gardens, through bringing together elder gardeners and children from after-school and summer camp programs, provide an extraordinary resource for connecting children with nature and with adult role models in cities. Project Ecopolis, Garden Mosaics, and Defiant Gardens are three youth programs that take place in community gardens in cities and on military bases. These programs are used to help youth learning about science, to connect children with nature and with adults who serve as role models in cities, and to help youth whose parents are soldiers deployed overseas form social connections with adults in their communities. During the Program Seminar, we will facilitate a discussion of urban 4-H youth programming, and will demonstrate the Garden Mosaics print, web, and DVD resources. We will also share the program models and evaluation results for the three programs. |
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Monday 10/26/2009 01:00 PM |
Youth-Led Seminar: Mapping out a 4-H Geospatial Program in New York State |
Presenter |
Chip Malone, CCE Genesee County, GPS/GIS Task Force Chair
420 E. Main St, Batavia, NY 14020
(585)343-3040
cwm4@cornell.edu |
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The Youth-Led Seminar: Mapping out a 4-H Geospatial Program in New York State will provide an overview of best practices in New York State 4-H Geospatial Science Program. Although these outlined practices have proven to be representative of other successful 4-H GIS/GPS youth programs across the country, this will provide an informative presentation given by the youth participants, themselves. Two groups of youth will present. One will be older 4-H teens who serve on the NY State 4-H Geospatial Leadership Team, whose perspective will be to share accomplishments that have involved youth input at state and national levels. The second group of youth presenters will share their story of direct, hands-on experiences with 4-H geospatial projects. These 4-Hers will tell their story about mapping agricultural commodities for consumers in their local county…from start to finish. See their web site at: http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/ontario/GeoSeekers%20Final%20Project/home.htm
Adult presenters will share some pilot programs in NYS being undertaken to expand the 4-H Training force for Geospatial Sciences through certification based teen and adult volunteer training corps. Participants will receive a CD copy of the resource information covered in the seminar. |
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