Computers
Description
The Computers Project is a statewide 4-H project. It has three
levels. Each level features curriculum that will guide you through
the project. For a copy contact your County 4-H Office or order
online at: Extension
Publications.
Computers 1
This revised project is designed for beginners with little or no experience who want to know how computers work. Get introduced to computer hardware, components, software, programs, applications, and other features through an interactive Internet site.
BU8346, Newbie Know-How: Getting Started with Computers
Computers 2
In this revised intermediate project, build and repair computers, identify components inside a computer, enhance connectivity potential, and explore how components work together. Maintain peripherals, upgrade and create connections, install operating systems, and create a “dream machine.” The CD included with this guide provides hands-on practice with an operating system.
BU8347, Inside the Box: Building and Repairing Computers (With CD)
Computers 3
In this revised advanced project, discover how to create and manage networks. Explore the issues of responsible computer use. Make decisions about network management, security issues, and trouble shooting.
BU8348, P2P - Peer to Peer: Creating and Managing Networks
Computers Leader
BU8349, Teens Teaching Tech Advice for Unplugged Leaders and Adult Helpers
4H500, I’m a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
Events
Want to learn more about Computers? Try the links below.
Computers Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including computers. Watch your county
4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office for
details.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you're in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin 4-H
and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison campus.
The conference offers educational seminars in most areas of 4-H,
including computers. Contact your county Extension office for details.
If you're in grades 9-12, apply for the conference Wisconsin 4-H
Tech Team. This team of 8-10
youth and advisors develops the conference web site each year and
helps teach technical seminars.
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County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Computers Project.
Just follow these links!
Appleworks
AppleWorks includes information on purchasing hardware, technical
support, as well as business and educational ideas for Apple computers.
Brief 'Net Primer
Primer designed to help new Internet users, with focus on Netiquette,
or the effective use of communications (and social graces) on the
Internet.
Clip-Art.com
Site contains links for all free original clipart now hosting
over 30,000 free downloadable clipart images, such as animated gifs,
icons, backgrounds, bullets, clip art, and pictures.
FOLDOC
Free on-line dictionary of computing. Searchable dictionary
of acronyms, jargon, programming languages, tools, architecture,
operating systems, networking, theory, conventions, standards, mathematics,
telecoms, electronics, institutions, companies, projects, products,
history, in fact anything to do with computing.
Glossary
of PC and Internet Terminology
Base Memory? Chat Room? Central Processing Unit? This web site
provides a glossary of PC and Internet terminology to leave you
less confused.
Great
Web Sites for Kids
List produced by the Association for Library Service to Children.
Categories include computers, math and sciences.
How Stuff Works
Learn about computers, electronics, Internet, telecommunications,
and more.
Illinois 4-H Computer Project
Allows you to customize your own projects based on your individual
computer interest, knowledge and experience. Members may choose
activities ranging from the very basics of computer terminology
and operation all the way to advanced programming.
Internet Society (ISOC)
The Internet SOCiety (ISOC) is a professional membership society
with more than 100 organization and 20,000 individual members in
over 180 countries. It provides leadership in addressing issues
that confront the future of the Internet, and is the organization
home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards.
Kids
Domain Safe Surfing Guide
Includes a parents’ guide to the Internet, information
on etiquette, Internet filtering tools, and more.
Lycos Zone
Includes a long list of family-friendly web sites.
Microsoft Windows, Paint,
and PowerPoint
The Microsoft site provides downloads, updates, security, and
support information. Here you can find various learning tools, games,
and products to enhance your computer skills.
National 4-H Curriculum
Visit this site for updated National 4-H Curriculum information including new titles. Purchase curricula by accessing the online order form.
National
4-H Cooperative Curriculum System: Computer Mysteries
Activities and links to computer sites for youth, volunteers
and educators.
Oconto
County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many arts and communications
projects including links for fun project ideas on computers.
Yahooligans
A fun general information web site for kids.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Computers Project, contact the
following:
Cooperative Extension
Media Collection
This lending library features several resources on computers.
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Nancy Eisele
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Application for Registration as a Registered Judge for Wisconsin Fairs