4-H LEADER LIVESTOCK PROJECT ONLINE LEARNING MODULES
4-H & Youth
JANET SCHMIDT
Retired County Director and 4-H Youth Educator
Washington State University Extension
Pullman
Abstract
Three online training modules were developed by an interdisciplinary team of Washington State University Extension faculty/staff for 4-H leaders working with youth livestock projects. These resources were created to educate 4-H leaders about various aspects of livestock production and support them in their work with youth. Increasingly, new 4-H leaders have little or no previous direct experience with livestock production; resources such as these provide concise, research-based and flexible training opportunities for leaders. The modules were also created to address increasing public concern about livestock health and welfare, biosecurity and food safety issues. The modules include Disease Prevention (84 slides, 237 viewers to date), Quality Assurance (45 slides, 90 viewers to date) and Housing Environments (52 slides, 90 viewers to date). Each module uses Adobe Presenter presentation software with audio, supplemental activities, links, resources and an evaluatory quiz. All three modules can be accessed at http://4h.wsu.edu/volntr/elearning.htm. During the presentation, the modules will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to experience module content personally.
Authors: Schmidt, J.L. , Kerr, S.R.
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Schmidt, J.L. WSU Whitman County Extension Director, Washington State University Extension, Washington, 99111
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Kerr, S.R. WSU Klickitat County Extension Director, Washington State University Extension, Washington, 98620