CA 4-H Technology Leadership Team

The California 4-H Technology Leadership Team increases the use and awareness of technology in the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program.

Want to apply? Applications are due by May 31, 2012. Term is July 2012 through August 2013. Candidates must have some type of technology experience where he/she could lead an hour workshop. Technologies could include photography, video, website design, social media, hardware, GPS/GIS, computer support, graphic design, 3D imaging, smartphones, programming, biotech, engineering, technology & society.

4-H YDP Statewide Committees 2012-13 Application (word) - Due postmarked May 31.

Vision - That all youth in California:

Have access to technology through their 4-H program.
Are provided opportunities to become skilled in the safe and effective use of technology and its applications.
Develop the ability to apply their technical skill and knowledge as a tool to enhance their education, career opportunities, contributions to community, and personal life.
Raise questions and identify problems to be addressed using technology.

Mission - The California 4-H Technology Leadership Team:

Acts as an advisory body to the State 4-H Office in analyzing and recommending technology use in the 4-H Youth Development Program.
Supports the California State 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology initiative.
Conducts professional development workshop and seminars in technology for 4-H members and volunteers.
Provides information technology (IT) support and enhances technology usage for statewide 4-H events by invitation of the respective planning committee.
Provides resources and assistance to 4-H clubs/units in using technology to increase and enhance communication.
Provides resources regarding information technology to 4-H members and volunteers.
Maintains a 4-H media library.

Membership

The California 4-H Technology Leadership Team is composed of 8-15 4-H members, volunteers and staff who serve a 14 month term starting July 1. Candidates must be 16 years of age. Applications are due postmarked May 31.

Sponsorship

Travel and registration fees are reimbursed by the State 4-H Office. The California 4-H Technology Leadership Team is supported by The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation through The California 4-H Foundation, The Wentzel Family, and Hewlett-Packard.

2011-2012 CA 4-H TLT Members

Coordinator: Steven Worker at smworker@ucdavis.edu or 530-754-8519.

Youth Group Members:

Jessica Choi, Alameda
Tanner Newton, Santa Cruz; Expertise: 3-D imaging
Joshua Porter, Santa Cruz
Matthew Voss, Santa Clara; Expertise: Linux, web design and programming

Volunteer Group Members:

Ashlyn Aiu, San Luis Obispo; Expertise: Video/film, graphic design, photography
Daniel Rogers, Sacramento County; Expertise: web design, SMS messaging, IT support
John Trammell, San Bernardino; Expertise: photography, GPS/GIS
Neal Woodall, San Diego; Expertise: hardware, programming, photography