Success StoryClassrooms and Communications



Classrooms and Communications

Author: David Gabbard

Planning Unit: Lincoln County CES

Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts

Plan of Work: Developing Community Leaders

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Being able to communicate face-to-face is starting to seem like a skill that is being lost by today’s youth since technology and social media are becoming second nature to most people.  In February, the Owen County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development contacted the Owen County School system to work in partnership with one 7th grade class on how to prepare, draft, and present a speech. The Owen County Agent for 4-H Youth Development shared information about the annual contest for those that wanted to participate. Due to COVID-19 the County Level contest was held virtually, the participants were asked to submit a video of their speech or demonstration. The Contest participation even amidst a pandemic grew exponentially from 2 participants in 2020 to 13 participants in 2021. The Multi-County (District 3) Contest will be held virtually during May, there are 5 youth from Owen County competing in 6 areas at the next level, 4 of the 5 are all from the one classroom that the workshop was presented in. 

After the Owen County 4-H Communications Contest was held and the results were made, plans to expand the contest to younger grades and older so that communications skills can be taught, and practice continued for many years.






Stories by David Gabbard


It's time to Leaf.....

It's time to Leaf.....

about 2 years ago by David Gabbard

On June 21st the Owen County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development collaborated with the Kentuck... Read More


HEATING UP at Teen Conference

HEATING UP at Teen Conference

about 2 years ago by David Gabbard

HEATING up at Teen ConferenceTo say that it was a hot time at Teen Conference was an understatement,... Read More


Stories by Lincoln County CES


Teen Service Builds Skills and Resiliency in High School Age Youth

Teen Service Builds Skills and Resiliency in High School Age Youth

about 2 years ago by Courtney Brock

In 2021, Mental Health America ranked Kentucky 19th among the 50 states in prevalence of mental illn... Read More


Get Outside with 4-H!

Get Outside with 4-H!

about 2 years ago by Courtney Brock

In a typical week, The National Wildlife Foundation notes that only 6% of children ages 9-13 play ou... Read More