ChatGPT, other AI tools aren’t harbingers of education’s demise
It’s all over the news, and it’s sparking concerns in classrooms across the country. It’s artificial intelligence (AI), and people seem to be overreacting. Currently […]
Be a quitter in 2023 to improve quality of life
Every year, when the topic comes up, I adamantly express my distaste for New Year’s resolutions. Research shows they often don’t work because most of […]
Get ‘Spirited’ away with fun, holiday entertainment
As far as entertainment goes, the holidays aren’t complete without seeing Trans-Siberian Orchestra perform its pyrotechnics-fueled rock show, marveling at the comedic genius of Chevy […]
‘Great Thanksgiving Listen’ provides unique interviewing opportunity, practice
This post originally appeared on JEADigitalMedia.org on Nov. 8, 2022. It is being posted here for posterity. Listening and storytelling are critical skills, especially for student journalists. […]
Use Thanksgiving gatherings to capture family stories
Without the burden of gift-giving, Thanksgiving provides a prime opportunity to focus on the lived experiences of our loved ones. This could be as simple […]
Mizzou offers teaching resources for journalism educators
This post originally appeared on JEADigitalMedia.org on Oct. 6, 2022. It is being posted here for posterity. For journalism educators looking for a fresh take on a […]
Historic moments add excitement to baseball’s 2022 season
The schedule syncs with my phone and computer calendars. Alerts blare from each device 15 minutes before the start of each game. Sports apps on […]
KS State Fair provides inspiration for unique, hands-on learning experience
This post originally appeared on JEADigitalMedia.org on Sept. 27, 2022. It is being posted here for posterity. A chainsaw-wielding man carefully carves intricate designs into large logs. […]
Looking back on looking up: Space exploration continues expanding human knowledge
The cosmos contains countless captivating curiosities, and we know about them thanks to the efforts of scientists and astronomical inquiry. September marks 60 years since […]
‘Super-duper folk-y’ music coming to Moundridge
Local musician Nikki Moddelmog to perform Labor Day Weekend concert MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Though Labor Day celebrates America’s labor force by giving them a day […]
Engaging politically requires voting, dialogue with opposing viewpoints
Civic engagement is crucial for our democracy to function properly, and one of the ways to engage is to cast a ballot in an election […]
Vogts earns JEA’s MJE certification
Todd Vogts, of Sterling College, recently earned Master Journalism Educator (MJE) status from the Journalism Education Association (JEA). Vogts will be honored on Nov. 10-13 […]