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Creating a digital media group in your county. 4-H Network News. Presented by: Michael A Shirley Extension Agent Rutherford County. Outline. What is a digital media group? Why a digital media group? What do we need to get started?
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Creating a digital media group in your county 4-H Network News Presented by: Michael A Shirley Extension Agent Rutherford County
Outline • What is a digital media group? • Why a digital media group? • What do we need to get started? • Where do we find our content? • How do we reach our audience? • Odds and Ends
What is a Digital Media Group 4-H Network News is a hands-on project group that is focused on enhancing 4-H members’ communication and technological skills, while increasing their self-confidence and community awareness
Why do it? • Part of the SET Initiative • 4-H’ers are already excited about technology
What do we need? • Internet accessibility • Computer with editing software • Digital camera • Digital camcorder • Digital voice recorder
Where do we find content? • Your 4-H program • Project areas • Judging team videos • How-to videos • School curriculum • County Contests • Fundraisers
Where do we find content? • Local Community • Highlight facilities • Recycle centers • Animal Shelter • Parks/greenways • Election Office • Highlight Programs • Recreation Leagues • Fire Service • Solid Waste Pick-up • Blood Collection
Where do we find content? • Local Media • Newspaper and Radio Station • They will often work hand-in-hand with your kids to cover stories that have a youth angle • Great source for mentors
How do we reach our audience? • Internet • Blog • Podcasting Site • Photo-sharing sites • Video-hosting Site • Radio • Television
Odds and Ends • Internet Safety • Media Release Forms • Grants • Video Camp
Just think of the udder potential you’ll be able to squeeze the from your 4-H’ers with a digital media club!