Conversation around social media just a decade ago looked very different from today. Whereas before, this article might have started with a discussion of how fast social media use was growing, it now has to acknowledge how widespread it is (seven-in-ten adult Americans use it). Where once social media was nothing more than a new fad, it has now become a regular part of our daily lives.

So rather than bemoan how social media has taken over, we can instead learn how to utilize it better. Starting with its use in the classroom.

Summer is quickly coming to an end. As school starts back up and vacations come to a close, Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) invites you this fall to learn a new skill, develop a lifelong passion, or further your education.

Did you know that residents of Idaho 50 and older can participate in lifelong learning programs, such as the New Knowledge Adventure (NKA) branches in Treasure Valley and Pocatello and the Friends for Learning (FFL) organization in Idaho Falls?

POCATELLO – New Knowledge Adventures (NKA) and Idaho State University (ISU)’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) are inviting anybody 50 or older to visit the Older Adults Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

If you or someone you love is a senior citizen, you might be worried about mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. These late-onset mental illnesses are scary, but there are ways to help prevent them. The activities associated with preventing anxiety and depression can significantly improve the quality of life of the elderly.