The CYFERnet Technology Team works to maintain, support development and enhance usage
of the Internet-based information and communication systems within the Cooperative Extension System's Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR)
Program. The major activities of the team include:
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maintaining the CYFERnet World Wide Web information service
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promoting the development and procurement of resources to be placed
on CYFERnet by working closely with the CYFERnet Program Team and CYFAR
Program participants
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maintaining electronic mail groups and web bulletin boards for CYFAR
Program participants
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maintaining online community sites for CYFAR Program workgroups
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consulting on Internet connectivity for CYFAR's community-based programs
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conducting periodic information and communication technology needs assessment of the CYFERnet
service
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informing the public and land-grant university faculty and staff
about resources available through CYFERnet through exhibits, demonstrations
and newsletters
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encouraging adoption of the "network model" of human and electronic
resources sharing across state and discipline lines
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developing relationships with other organizations serving children,
youth, families and communities
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providing training and consultation to CYFAR participants on the
use of CYFERnet and related electronic resources for children, youth
family, and community
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working with technology contacts in each CYFAR community program
site and state land-grant university to encourage collaboration with
program units in their states
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promoting Internet connectivity at community and university levels
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developing on-line activities for children and youth
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involving youth in integrating technology into 4-H by working closely
with the National 4-H Youth Technology Leadership Team
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developing and promoting a Technology blog to inform CYFAR community participants
of relevant research, resources and innovations
CYFERnet Technology Team project leadership is provided by University of Minnesota, Kansas State
University, Iowa State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, New Mexico State University and North Carolina State University.
