NMSU Extension offers 4-H members special project during COVID-19 closures

LAS CRUCES – For some youth, the COVID-19 closure of their school building is a time to learn about technology and design tools that they can use to create digital projects.

New Mexico State University’s 4-H Youth Development department is offering daily video-conferencing sessions to 4-H members where they learn the basics of creating digital presentations, graphic design, digital illustration, sound design, animation and game design.

“4-H is all about education and a large part of that is technology, and how the youth can utilize it with whatever project area they are working in,” said Mindy Turner, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service 4-H youth specialist.

“Among the more than 200 different types of projects offered through 4-H clubs is a whole section on personal growth on how the youth are growing and expanding as people,” Turner said. “The technologies the youth are learning now are skills that they will need in different career areas in the future.” […]

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