Access 4-H: 4-H Social Network in the works!
National 4-H Council is in the process of developing a 4-H social network as part of their next generation 4-H website that will be available in 2008. Access 4-H will offer many communication tools to 4-H members that were never available before. It will be an exciting time for all of us. Please read the blog at Access 4-H Blog and let National 4-H Council know what you want to see in this 4-H website and what 4-H should offer online by posting a comment on the blog.Calling all Online Teens and Young 4-H Alumni!
Are you currently involved in social media or social networking? Do you have opinions about 4-H's visibility online? What are your opinions about technology use in the 4-H program? Here is your opportunity to have your opinions heard and used!
Development of the new Access 4-H Internet Platform has begun. More than a website - greater than an online portal – Access 4-H will offer a comprehensive set of integrated online applications, services and tools. The Access 4-H Platform will aim to create a one-stop home for information, instruction and interaction for the 4-H community to deliver research-driven programs; revitalize and expand the 4-H brand beyond traditional audiences; recruit new youth to 4-H clubs; and increase the capacity to recruit, train, support and retain 4-H volunteers and professionals.
The Access 4-H Platform is designed to bring together members of the 4-H family as never before. And, as such, we need and invite your feedback now and in the weeks and months ahead.
We are looking for members to join the Access 4-H Facebook or Myspace Communities. This is an online community of 4-H members and young alumni who are already partaking in social media. We will be engaging in discussion and asking your opinions on topics such as social media, 4-H online, what is cool online, and overall serve as a think tank for Access 4-H. Take the next step and become a member of the discussions that are moving 4-H into utilizing next-generation technology.
Interested people should join the discussion in one of our online communities:
Access 4-H Facebook Community
Access 4-H MySpace Community
or visit the Access 4-H blog at http://www.4-h.com/access4-h/
In weeks ahead, we shall choose some of the most active Access 4-H Community participants to join Team Access, which will have the opportunity to provide further insight into the direction of our changing 4-H web presence. Get involved by participating in discussion now!