Some of the first to take blogging, iPods and cell phones into Jefferson County's media news realm haven't yet graduated from high school.
These students are known as the 4-H Network News crew. Their mission: gathering news with attitude for the youth-run 4-H Network News, recognized at the national 4-H level and by Washington State University as a trend-setter for web communication and marketing.
"We are a national model," said Pamela Roberts, Jefferson County 4-H coordinator. "We are showcasing what people can do in small communities and have an effect on a national level."
4-H is the largest youth organization in the nation, with seven million members and 60 million alumni. 4-H Network News Club is one of the first to install a program in Jefferson County to teach young people the necessary skills to attain jobs relating to the digital and online world. (Read More)
Article Correction:
In May 2006, he worked for E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Hollywood, filming a video game show. He also teaches at Peninsula College.
In May 2006, he attended the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), a video game and digital electronics trade show, in Los Angeles for a German online magazine (i4U News). Jack sent back daily video clips from the three day event to the 4-H Network News studio for processing. See Example.
4-H Network News was inspired by contemporary nerws videoblogs such as Europe's Mubuzz and Rocketboom..." mObuzz
...that is what the learning center is all abou: teaching people new skills that will generate money to make a living. WSU Learning Center - North Olympic Penninsula
Resources
Over 100 4-H Network News videos on YouTube
Port Townsend Skate Park "how to skateboard" video
Students as young as 7 are involved with the 4-H Network News Club.
4-H Tuesday Newsletter August 1
Clover Corner News August 2