Abstract

Intel 4-H Tech Wizards: Getting Youth Involved in Spatial Thinking!
Track: Community Projects and Partnerships
Author(s): Sarah Cofer, Lisa Conroy

The U.S. Government lists Latino audiences as among those least likely to utilize technology tools or pursue careers in math, science, and technology.

For 9 years, the Washington County, Oregon Intel 4-H (www.4-H.org) Tech Wizards project has been working to disprove this. The team has developed and utilized a culturally and developmentally appropriate experiential learning model, engaging over 500 Latino youth in computer, Internet, media, and spatial technologies.

Washington County Intel 4-H Tech Wizard youth and faculty will present and demonstrate their GIS projects: City of Hillsboro Street Tree Inventory, Hillsboro Fire Department CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), and SOLV 4-H Equipo Verde - a watershed restoration project.

Sarah Cofer
Deschutes County 4H
3893 SW Airport Way
Redmond , Oregon 97756-8697
United States
Phone: 541-548-6088
E-mail: Sarah.Cofer@oregonstate.edu

Lisa Conroy
4-H
18640 NW Walker Rd ##1400
Beaverton , Oregon 97006
United States
Phone: 503-725-2113
E-mail: lisa.conroy@oregonstate.edu