Todd Vogts
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Prevent an Orwellian future by banishing book bans

June 7, 2024 toddvogts 0

Though all books provide value to society, few impact the public consciousness like George Orwell’s “1984,” which turns 75 years old this month. Published in […]

Clip digital umbilical cords to improve child growth, learning

April 5, 2024 toddvogts 0

A new issue is sweeping through the halls of America’s schools. A new social media trend, vaping, or any other headline-grabbing calamity can’t be blamed. […]

NFL players boast strong minds alongside powerful bodies

February 2, 2024 toddvogts 0

Whether tuning in for the commercials, the game, or just for an excuse to eat snacks, millions of Americans will watch Super Bowl 58 on […]

Use Verity to help teach media literacy skills

September 9, 2023 toddvogts 0

This post originally appeared on JEADigitalMedia.org on Sept. 5, 2023. It is being posted here for posterity. Trust in the news media remains low.  It’s […]

Daughter starting Kindergarten spurs introspection

August 4, 2023 toddvogts 0

Another school year is upon us. As an educator, I always feel a mix of anticipation and apprehension this time of year.  I’m excited to […]

Diss. Done: Doctoral Degree Earned

May 13, 2023 toddvogts 0

My handwriting is notoriously bad. I have penmanship that causes people to say things like, “With those scribbles, you should have been a doctor.”  Now […]

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ChatGPT, other AI tools aren’t harbingers of education’s demise

February 3, 2023 toddvogts 0

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 […]

KQED offers free media literacy training course aimed at educators

June 24, 2022 toddvogts 0

This post originally appeared on JEADigitalMedia.org on June 21, 2022. It is being posted here for posterity. Educators looking for professional development opportunities to build their skills […]

All But Done: Doctoral journey enters new phase

June 6, 2022 toddvogts 0

I’m all but done.  As promised, the end of May marked the completion of my doctoral coursework. This puts me within spitting distance of completing […]

NY Times Twitter ‘reset’ calls for curriculum review

May 2, 2022 toddvogts 0

This post originally appeared on JEADigitalMedia.org on April 29, 2022. It is being posted here for posterity. Twitter has been in the news a lot […]

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Proposed legislation assaults and insults educational practices and practitioners

March 4, 2022 toddvogts 0

Public education and educators are under attack. The McMinn County, Tennessee, Board of Education banned Art Spiegelman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel, “Maus.” According to NPR’s […]

Reflections on learning with end of PhD coursework in sight

December 20, 2021 toddvogts 0

By the end of May, I hopefully will have completed my doctoral coursework and be ready to tackle the dissertation process as I continue to […]

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About This Site

This site primarily serves as the online home for the writings of Todd R. Vogts (PhD, Kansas State University, 2023), an assistant professor of media in Kansas, and as a resource for his journalism students. It also houses other elements of his life, such as his work as an author and entrepreneur. Take a look around. There’s something here for everyone.

Research Interests & Activities

Dr. Vogts’s research focuses on mis- and disinformation, the intersection of media and democracy, sports media, community and rural journalism, and journalism education. He advises student media and teaches courses in communication, journalism, and digital media.

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