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North Carolina 4-H
Kaleidoscope logo displayed next to the 4-H clover emblem, separated by an "X" symbol, representing the use of Kaleidoscope for North Carolina 4-H's online project record system.

NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

North Carolina 4-H is excited to announce a new option for completing 4-H project records. Beginning with the 2026 program year, members may complete their project record online through Kaleidoscope,…

Guilford County Center
Students collaborate on a STEM engineering challenge during the Regional 4-H STEM Camp, which brought youth from nine North Carolina counties together to explore robotics, astronomy, drones, and artificial intelligence through hands-on learning.

What Happens When the Oldest Science Meets the Newest Technology?

One of the highlights of my summer was collaborating with an outstanding team of educators during the Regional 4-H STEM Summer Camp, hosted by Rockingham County. Over several days, youth from nine…

A farmer in a tractor cab using a computer screen

NC State Extension Helps Protect Farmers from Data Rustlers

Anyone who has watched John Wayne movies or read the likes of Zane Grey or Louis L'Amour knows that stealing a rancher’s cows was one of the most heinous crimes in the old West — a hanging offense,…

Guilford County Center
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AI at Work: Practical Guidance for Career Transitions

“The responsibility of creating ethical and human-centered AI systems is not just technical—it is a social, moral, and human responsibility.” — Fei-Fei LiArtificial intelligence is becoming part of…

Guilford County Center
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Teaching Wisdom in the Age of AI

I. Preparing North Carolinians for a Future No Machine Can Replace“Every technological revolution in history has replaced certain kinds of labor, but never the uniquely human capacity for wisdom and…

Guilford County Center
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Helping Parents Guide Children Through the Challenges Of Bullying

Helping Parents Guide Children Through the Challenges Of BullyingBy Jeffrey Cates, Digital Skills Agent, Guilford County CenterIn collaboration with Dr. Monique Pearce-Brady, Family Life & Human…

McDowell County Center
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Empowering Seniors: Upcoming Workshops

North Carolina Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center is thrilled to partner with Senior Planet to bring cutting-edge technology education to our senior population. This exciting collaboration…

Caswell County Center
Digital Class Schedule

Digital Skills Classes

Our digital agent Tyler is happy to assist you with any tech questions... from computer software, how to access and share your files, how to navigate your smart device, and how to create and share…

Guilford County Center
Dark Web Origins

“Can You Teach Me How to Navigate the Dark Web?”

In a post class evaluation I was posed a provocative question: “Can you teach me how to navigate the dark web?” One word picture used to describe the dark web, is an iceberg.

Wilson County Center
Newsletter cover: WILSON BITS & BITES Fall 2024; NC Cooperative Extension; portrait of woman

Wilson Bits & Bites FCS Fall 2024 Newsletter

Fall has to be my favorite time of the year. Don't get me wrong I love summer, but I crave those cool, crisp mornings and not having to swat mosquitoes every 5 seconds. Not to mention all the holiday…