Computer/Technology Program

The computer/technology program offers a broad spectrum of educational opportunities...

Build Your Own Computer
Using donated components or parts you purchase yourself, assemble and troubleshoot your computer!

Learn to Use Software
Windows and Linux operating systems, animation, Microsoft Office 2000, photo-editing, web page publication and streaming video/audio.

Write Software
Learn to write your own code; Java, Visual Basic or C++

Become a Webmaster
Design web sites, incorporate graphics and video, learn FTP and manage a site.

Learn Network Management
Network computers, share files and manage wireless and conventional networks.

Build Robots
Learn to build and program bit robots.

Global Position Systems (GPS) and Geographical Information Systems(GIS)
Learn to use digital mapping technologies.

 

Tour Local Computer-Based Businesses
See how technology is used in business.

 

Leadership Opportunities
Internships - Apply your skills in a professional environment. Teach others, manage systems or build web sites.
Attend state and national conferences and workshops.
Join the county, state, or national 4-H Tech Teams.

Senior Repair Clinics
Learn to repair computers while helping area senior citizens.

Display and Demonstrate at the County Fair
Show your stuff at the county fair in late August.

Educational facilities at WSU in McCollum Park include…
Pentium computers, video/graphic workstation, partial T-1 Internet connection, network server, Web site servers (Windows & Linux), digital scanner, digital still and video cameras, color printers, DVD, robotics kits, GPS units and a troubleshooting lab.