Learning In The Digital Age

KCUR | By Steve Kraske,

Lisa Rodriguez

Published April 7, 2016 at 3:38 PM CDT

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:

NicholePinkardis 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.

Steve Kraske

Steve Kraske is an associate teaching professor of journalism at UMKC, a political columnist for The Kansas City Star and has hosted "Up to Date" since 2002. He worked as the full-time political correspondent for The Star from 1994-2013 covering national, state and local campaigns. He also has covered the statehouses in Topeka and Jefferson City.

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Lisa Rodriguez

Lisa Rodriguez is an Community Engagement intern.

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