Technology
Washington State University Extension and the 4-H Youth program believe that opportunities to develop technological skills will be one of the crucial factors that identify successful leaders of the future. Technology opportunities are supported at the local, state and national levels.
Local Opportunities
Hillcrest Computer Lab
1717 13th St, Hillcrest Park, Mount Vernon
The Hillcrest 4-H Computer Lab is available to 4-H clubs for free. It has 8 computers, most of which run MSXP on a fiber optic internet connection. Available software programs include: Office Professional 2003, ArcView 3.3, MS Visual Studio 2003, Front Page and Dreamweaver.
GPS/GIS
The Global Position System operates through a series of geo-synchronous satellites that deliver trilateral location signals. (It is a wireless compass that can operate anywhere in the world, collecting and storing mapping data.)
ArcView is a Global Information System software created by ESRI that allows users to map large amounts of data in easy to understand formats.
Our 4-H program owns 4 GPS receivers (compasses) available for check out, and the GIS software is available at the Hillcrest Park Lab and Upper Skagit Library in Concrete, as well as training opportunities.
A Few GIS Links
National Geographic’s Education Page
Green Map System
A global eco-cultural movement, energized by local knowledge, action and responsibility.
Geography Network
A global network of geographic information users and providers
USGS National Map
Requires a membership and a fast computer.
Oregon Web Wizards
This is the web site of some amazing 4-H youth doing great things. Check the Volume button at the door!
Recommended Websites for Learning
Jan’s Illustrated Computer Literacy 101
It’s all here. If you need to learn basic computer skills of any sort check out this amazing website.
KidzOnline Tech Training
Streaming Video instruction that is unbelievable: Flash, Animation, Networking, Web Page Building. You need a fast connection to view this stuff but it is great!
Don’t Buy It!
A media-education inter-acitve website. Part of a lager PBSKids site, full of fun, educational interactivity.
Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Academy
Want to get in on the robotics craze? These foks have amazing teaching tools.
Computer Mysteries
These inter-activies will teach you lots about computers.
Virginia Extension’s Virtual Forest
Learn about the impact humans have on the ecosystem with this great interactive site!
Read the National Vision for
4-H Youth Technology Leadership
Click here to download Acrobat Reader for free
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