Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Computers are convenient for accessing class materials but also create severe challenges to learning effectiveness. A no-laptop policy seems too restrictive for college students, but it brings meaningful changes to everyone in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rave: No Laptops Enhances Class Experience
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Understanding the World of NFTs
What do music, drawings, digital art and video games all have in common? All of them could be turned into “NFTs” or non-fungible tokens. The acronym “NFT” is a term that has gained traction and popularity over the past few years, especially across social media platforms like X — formerly Twitter — where you could purchase an NFT to set as your profile photo on the app. With … [Read more...] about Understanding the World of NFTs
Letter From the Editor
Growing up, I was lucky enough to attend a school where I took weekly art classes. Every single week from kindergarten to eighth grade, I marched in a neat line to the art classroom and worked on whatever project my incredible teacher, Ms. Rohlin, dreamed up for us that day. My classmates and I also took weekly V.A.P.A, or Visual and Performing Arts classes, where we banged … [Read more...] about Letter From the Editor
Advice Column: Planners Are Essential
Transparency Item: This is an advice column that rotates writers and is based on new topics each week. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey Waves, I have recently switched from my paper planners to the digital Google Calendar, and am very pleased with the results. Almost my entire life is now digital, so I no longer find purpose in keeping a paper … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Planners Are Essential
Opinion: Unleash the Power of ChatGPT and A.I.
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As we stand at the cusp of a new era in education, it's time to explore the benefits of integrating ChatGPT into academia and beyond despite some feeling that A.I. is detrimental to the learning process. Early Technological … [Read more...] about Opinion: Unleash the Power of ChatGPT and A.I.