4-H NETWORK NEWSCreating a digital media group in your county

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 areasJudging team videosHow-to videosSchool curriculumCounty ContestsFundraisers

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?

InternetBlog Podcasting SitePhoto-sharing

sitesVideo-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!