CA 4-H Learning and Development
Technology Resources for a Virtual 4-H Experience
Are you looking for technology tools available to you to deliver a virtual 4-H experience? Check out our new page of Virtual 4-H Technology Tools and Tips to assist you.
Have a question regarding how to use a technology tool? Submit a Support Ticket and our team will assist you or point you in the right direction.
Using the eXtension Learning Management System, 4-H volunteers, staff and youth members have opportunities to advance skills and knowledge in 4-H youth development and educational practices.
To access the eXtension system and participate in online learning and development, you will need to Create an account and Enroll in a course. Download instructions to create an account and enroll (PDF)
Choose from the courses listed below after you login to eXtension.
Troubleshooting
For all assistance, questions, or technical support related to the eXtension system or any of California 4-H's eLearning courses, please submit a ticket to report an issue.
Current eXtension Courses Offered by California 4-H
New Volunteer Training
Contact your County Extension Office for the Enrollment Key
2020-2021 California New Volunteer Course
2020-2021 Nueva Capacitación de Voluntarios de California
Returning Volunteer Training
Contact your County Extension Office for the Enrollment Key
2020-2021 California Returning Volunteer Course
2020-2021 Entrenamiento de voluntarios que regresan
Courses for Overnight Chaperones
- California Foundations of Positive Youth Development
Download Enrollment Keys - Foundations (PDF) - California Overnight Chaperone Essentials NEW!
Download Enrollment Keys - Overnight Chaperone (PDF)
Additional courses offered through eXtension
- California Civic Engagement Officer Training NEW!
Download Enrollment Keys - Civic Engagement Officer (PDF)
- California County Record Book Evaluator Orientation
Download Enrollment Keys - Record Book Evaluator (PDF) - California 4-H Healthy Living Officer's Training
Download Enrollment Keys - Healthy Living Officer (PDF)
Legacy Courses
These courses are good introductions to the basics of the Thrive curriculum. They are not currently available in the eXtension system.
Note: These legacy courses are some of the first e-learning courses CA 4-H offered. These courses require the use of Flash media and may not work on all systems. Technical support for these trainings is no longer provided.
Helping Youth Discover Their Spark
This course defines a "Spark" and its importance in the lives of young people. It also discusses the role of a Spark Champion and how to have a Spark conversation with young people. 15 minutes.
Understanding the G.P.S. Goal Management System
This course defines goal management and introduces the G.P.S. process and practice using the G.P.S. model of Goal Management. 15 minutes
This course defines a growth mindset and a fixed mindset and their differences, and how to discuss and learn strategies for encouraging a growth mindset. 15 minutes
Self-Reflection and the Indicators of Thriving
This course discusses the importance of self reflection in 4-H Youth Development Programs. It defines the indicators of thriving and their role in the development of 4-H youth, and explores ways to incorporate self reflection and the indicators of thriving into project meetings. 15 minutes