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Learning In The Digital Age

Is our definition of what it means to be 'literate' changing in a digital age? Should it? We talk about why young people today need to understand how to use digital media for all aspects of their lives.

Guest:

  • Nichole Pinkard is an associate professor at DePaul University’s College of Computing and Digital Media and the founder of the Digital Youth Network.

Nichole Pinkard speaks at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. For information, visit kclibrary.org.

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
Kansas City needs journalists who show up not just on people’s worst days, but on their best ones — and the boring ones in between. I build relationships across the metro, so our newsroom can bring you critical information when times are tough, and seek out moments of joy to celebrate. Email me at lisa@kcur.org.