1. 1 If it’s not tennis elbow… It may be……?

2. 2 My Story… The Evolution of 4-H Curriculum By Dr. Kathi Vos 4-H Experiential Learning Specialist University of Wisconsin - Extension

3. 3 Evolving WI Experiences WI 4-H Curriculum Team 1996-present 4-H Tech Team 1998-2006 4-H Afterschool Team 2003-present Wisconsin Afterschool Network 2005-08

4. 4 Evolving National Experiences Standards - the ideal! National 4-H HQ’s 4-H Experiential Learning Design Team (ELDT), 1993-95 National 4-H Curriculum Criteria (14 pts.) National 4-H Curriculum Collection Jury review process Practice - the reality! 4 -H Cooperative Curriculum System (4HCCS)1995-98.25 FTE Design Teams Theatre Arts Child Development Public Adventures Small Engines Clothing & Textiles Revision, 2003-04 Child Development

5. 5 What was THEN… Kids on the Grow 1999, revised 2004

6. 6 Kids on the Grow Standards 1999 passed 4-H jury & met National 4-H Curriculum Criteria 2004 passed 4H jury & added National Academic Standards Practice Child Development 4-H project leader Yearly training at State 4-H Youth Conference Kids on the Grow Online course, 2003 & 2004

7. 7 What is NOW… Co-creating Best Practice via Online Learning Community Standards WI Curriculum Team adapted National 4-H Curriculum Criteria 11 criteria for Stand Alones All 14 for a Series of 4 Created WI jury process 1st via phone & e-mail Now online with D2L Practice WI Curriculum Templates Stand Alone Activity Activity Series of 4 or more + overview & evaluation Adapted by WI 4-H Community Club Team Now 108 activities on WI 4-H website

8. 8 Integrating Standards & Practice 4-H Learning Experiences online D2L course goals at http://uwex.edu/d2l http://uwex.edu/d2l

9. 9 The Activity Plan Template

10. 10 Criteria for Reviewing

11. 11 Sample Water Activity Plan

12. 12 Online Jury Review

13. 13 108 Activity Plans on Web http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/pubs/ http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/pubs/

14. 14 What will be? …. Supporting youth to create curriculum via coaching & technology

15. 15 What will be? Standards - the Ideal? Linked to National Educational Standards Revised National 4-H Curriculum Criteria Who defines this? Extension Staff Educators Afterschool partners Helpers/4-H Leaders Youth Practice - the Reality? Appeals to youth? Engages youth in meaningful learning experiences? How can helpers supports youth? How staff support youth and helpers? Easy? Low cost?

16. 16 A New Day for Learning Elements of a new learning system 1. Redefinition of student success 2. Use of knowledge about how youth learn best 3. Integration of proven strategies to acquiring & reinforcing knowledge 24/7 4. Intentional collaboration across local, state and national sectors 5. New leadership and professional development opportunities

17. 17 A New Day for Learning A report from the Time, Learning and Afterschool Task Force, 2007 In a new day for learning, there is no final bell! See 12 min. video & free PDF report http://www.edutopia.org/anewdayforlea rning http://www.edutopia.org/anewdayforlea rning

18. 18 Join our Online Course! Creating 4-H Learning Experiences online learning community Sept. 15 - Nov. 15, 2007 and/or March 15 - May 15, 2008 We’ll update D2L, as standards & practice continue to evolve! Contact Kathi.Vos@uwex.eduKathi.Vos@uwex.edu