4-H Community Clubs - Creating an Online Presence

These Tools will Assist your Club in Investigating the Development of Web Sites and Blogs

Related Links of Interest (alpha order)

• Accessibility
  • Accessibility: UW Madison Web Accessibility for All
  • Accessibility: UW Extension Tools, Resources & Links - Making electronic communication accessible for all
  • Barrier-free Web Design by EASI (Equal Access to Software & Information) - Accessible IT Through Podcasts, Webinars and Online Courses
• Blogs/Social Networking
  • How Blogs Work from HowStuffWorks.com - also has information on how Websites work too!
  • 7 things you should know about Blogs by EduCause (2 pages, 74 KB) (explanations directed toward trainers)
  • Wired Safety Blog Sites, Profile Sites, Diary Sites or Social-Networking Sites - addressing parental concerns
  • Facebook: A Beginner's Guide
    • Avoiding Facebook Faux Pas (geared toward an older audience than teenagers)
• 4-H Brand Network - Photo library, Graphics, Templates and more. This Web site is a resource for you to learn about the 4-H brand, share tips and ideas and apply what you've learned using ready-made resources for you to promote 4-H throughout your community.
• All About Website Design/HTML
• California 4-H Computer Corps (Please NOTE: that the State of Wisconsin does NOT provide server space for 4-H clubs this link is just provided for informational purposes only.)
  • California 4-H Club Website Guidelines
  • Website Design - From Internet basics, HTML and visual page creation programs to design characteristics and posting a new site, this session will survey all the topics necessary to get you on your way to creating a new web presence.
  • Web Journals - Do you have a LiveJournal? Are you on MySpace.com? This workshop will explore on-line blogging and journaling communities: what they are, how to get connected, and safety considerations.
  • Other Fun Technical Workshops from California 4-H Computer Corps
• Copyright Policy: UW-Extension Resources & Links -Can I Use This?
• New Hampshire Web Page Guidelines for 4-H Groups (4 pages, 114 KB) - Many 4-H clubs/groups want to enter the world of cyberspace by creating a web site of their own. This guide was created to help you plan, create and be safe in your creation. It's only a start, though. You can find a lot more detailed information on the Internet or at your local library. NOTE: Great Handout !
• Online Virtual Worlds: A Mini Guide - An overview of the features and tools offered by a variety of virtual reality sites.
• Where to Find Free Images and Visuals - We'll show you sites and search engines you can use to find free, quality images on the Web.
• WiredSafety.org - Internet 101 Everything you need to know about the basics of the Internet
  Our Internet 101information consists of two types of information; a basic overview of each subject - in layman's terms for new or non-technical users and a more technical overview of each subject (where applicable) - for those who are more experienced in technical terms and/or prefer to take the technical route. Either way, if you want to learn more about the basics of the Internet, you have arrived at the right place.
• Youth Development Searchable Database - Making the Best Even Better: Searchable Database of Over 800 4-H Research Studies, Agricultural Experiment Station Projects, Journal Articles and Proceedings and Other Papers. (geared towards 4-H educators)

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