*Students will need to bring either, their smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

Foundational understanding

1. Describe in plain language what generative AI is (and isn't), including that it predicts text rather than knows facts.

2. Identify at least three free AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot) and explain the basic differences among them.

3. Create a free account and navigate the basic interface of at least one AI chatbot on their own device.

Practical everyday skills

4. Write a clear, effective prompt using the basics of good prompting (context, specifics, follow-up questions).

5. Use an AI tool to complete common everyday tasks, such as drafting an email or letter, building a grocery list or meal plan around dietary needs, organizing a to-do list or packing list, and planning a trip itinerary or day outing.

6. Refine an AI response through follow-up prompts rather than accepting the first answer.

7. Identify additional personal-use applications relevant to their own lives (e.g., summarizing long documents, explaining medical or insurance jargon in plain terms, hobby ideas, recipes from ingredients on hand).

Safety, ethics, and judgment

8. Recognize that AI can produce confident-sounding errors ("hallucinations") and verify important information with trusted sources.

9. Protect their privacy by knowing what personal information not to share with AI tools (SSNs, banking details, passwords, medical record numbers).

10. Recognize common AI-powered scams targeting adults (voice cloning, phishing emails, fake images) and know basic red flags.

11. Describe simple ethical guidelines for AI use, such as disclosing AI assistance when appropriate and not presenting AI writing as their own in formal contexts.

Confidence and independence

12. Leave with a personal "cheat sheet" of prompts they can reuse at home.

13. Know where to go for continued learning and help (The AI Trailblazer, The Ethical AI Guidebook, etc.).

Instructor BIO: 

Jessica Clanton has taught physical sciences at Arkansas State University–Mountain Home for 19 years. She is the founder and chair of the ASUMH Workgroup on Artificial Intelligence and co-author of the ASUMH Ethical AI Guidebook, which helps students and faculty use AI tools responsibly. Jessica believes AI should be useful, understandable, and safe for everyone regardless of their tech background.

Let's sew together! Do you have some sewing projects you would like to get done? Or are you looking for a distraction free place to sew? Perhaps you have been meaning to get out that sewing machine and learn about all it's many functions. Well then this is the class for you.

In this 4 week project-based 2-hour class (each week), regardless of your type of sewing machine or level of sewing, come learn to use your own home sewing machine. Learn how to thread and use all the various functions of your own machine, by a talented and well-seasoned professional sewer. 

Supplies: Students will bring their own sewing machine, fabric (project of choice), and any other sewing supplies. 

Instructor BIO:

BJ has been in the sewing industry for 35 years. She has dealt with "sew" many types of machines from commercial to home and is ready to collaborate with you. Her professionalism is only outmatched by her sincere dedication to helping others. She knows what it is like to need a space free of distractions to get a project done. Sew, come join BJ and her class and let's sew together. 

 *ASUMH Technical Center 4034 US Hwy 62 Mountain Home, AR  72653

(across from Plumlee Tire) 

Let's sew together! Do you have some sewing projects you would like to get done? Or are you looking for a distraction free place to sew? Perhaps you have been meaning to get out that sewing machine and learn about all it's many functions. Well then this is the class for you.

In this 4 week project-based 2-hour class (each week), regardless of your type of sewing machine or level of sewing, come learn to use your own home sewing machine. Learn how to thread and use all the various functions of your own machine, by a talented and well-seasoned professional sewer. 

Supplies: Students will bring their own sewing machine, fabric (project of choice), and any other sewing supplies. 

Instructor BIO:

BJ has been in the sewing industry for 35 years. She has dealt with "sew" many types of machines from commercial to home and is ready to collaborate with you. Her professionalism is only outmatched by her sincere dedication to helping others. She knows what it is like to need a space free of distractions to get a project done. Sew, come join BJ and her class and let's sew together. 

 *ASUMH Technical Center 4034 US Hwy 62 Mountain Home, AR  72653

(across from Plumlee Tire) 

Freeze-dried foods are becoming more popular, but many people still aren’t sure how to actually use them in everyday life. This workshop is designed to make freeze-dried foods feel simple, practical, and approachable—using real ingredients in ways that support busy schedules, travel, meal planning, emergency preparedness, and everyday convenience.

Participants will learn what freeze-dried foods are, how they compare to other food preservation methods, and why they work so well for both convenience and quality. We’ll cover practical ways to use freeze-dried ingredients in meals, snacks, smoothies, soups, travel food, and quick everyday cooking. The workshop will also explore when to rehydrate foods, when you don’t need to, and how to build a simple pantry with versatile freeze-dried staples.

Christine, along with her husband and sister, has spent the past five years freeze-drying food for their families and business. What began as a way to store food has grown into a practical system for simplifying meals, reducing food waste, and keeping real food options readily available for everyday life.

This class focuses on practical use—not how to operate a freeze dryer. Participants will leave with beginner-friendly guidance, everyday meal ideas, preparedness tips, and simple ways to start using freeze-dried foods with confidence.

Instructor BIO:

Christine Lunceford is the co-founder of Oh My Goodness Farm, a small family business focused on helping people use freeze-dried foods and simple, real-food solutions in everyday life. She works along side her sister, Autumn, and her husband, combining their shared passion for practical, healthy living.

Together, they have been freeze-drying food for the past five years. What started as a way to store food and reduce waste for their own families has grown into a business where they teach others how to use freeze-dried ingredients in meals, snacks, and pantry cooking.

Christine enjoys helping others discover that real food doesn’t have to be complicated—meals can be quick, convenient, and still made with simple, wholesome ingredients.

An engaging and practical introduction to music theory: harmony, melody, rhythm, dynamics, taste and performance techniques; including hands-on guitar or keyboard lessons, as needed. Class breadth and pace will be tailored to the specific needs and experience levels of the individual students. All skill levels and instruments welcome. 

Matt Powell is a locally based writer and musician. He has a bachelor of music from Berklee College of Music. Several of his articles have been featured in national publications, many of them about songwriting and music. He performs regularly around the area, and is teaching the third edition of his six-week Songwriting Workshop at ASUMH this Fall. 

Have you ever wondered if the foods you eat might be affecting how you feel? 

Many people experience digestive discomfort, low energy, brain fog, inflammation, or mood shifts without realizing that everyday foods can sometimes play a role. This course is designed to help participants develop a deeper awareness of the relationship between food and how the body responds.

In this 8-week educational course, participants will learn how to observe patterns between food, energy, digestion, sleep, and overall well-being. Through guided discussions, simple tracking tools, and practical strategies, students will gain skills that help them better understand their own body's signals.

Participants will explore topics such as food awareness, common food sensitivities, symptom tracking, and how some people use short-term food breaks to observe changes in how they feel. Those who wish to do so may choose to participate in a voluntary food elimination experiment during the course, while others may simply focus on awareness and observation.

Throughout the program, students will learn how to identify patterns, build confidence in making intentional food choices, and develop their own personal approach to food that supports their lifestyle and wellness goals.

Each participant will receive a downloadable digital workbook that includes journaling pages, food awareness tracking tools, and reflection exercises designed to support learning throughout the course. For those who prefer a physical copy, a printed workbook will be available for optional purchase on the first day of class.

By the end of the course, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how food may impact their body and a practical framework they can continue using long after the course ends.

*This course is educational in nature and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for individuals who:

• Are curious about the connection between food and how they feel
• Experience symptoms such as low energy, digestive discomfort, brainfog, or inflammation and want to better understand possible triggers
• Want to become more aware of their body's signals and patterns related to food
• Are interested in learning practical tools for tracking food and symptom patterns
• Are open to exploring a short-term food elimination experiment to observe changes in how they feel
• Want to feel more confident making intentional food choices that support their overall well-being

No prior nutrition knowledge is required. Participants may engage with the course at their own comfort level-whether simply learning about food awareness or participating in the optional elimination experiment.

What You'll Walk Away With 

By the end of this course, participants will leave with:

• A deeper awareness of how food may influence energy, digestion, mood, and overall well-being
• Simple tools for tracking food patterns and body responses
• A better understanding of common food sensitivities and how they may show up in everyday life
• Practical strategies for experimenting with short-term food breaks if they choose to do so
• A personal framework for making intentional food choices moving forward
• A downloadable Food Freedom Workbook filled with tracking sheets, reflection prompts, and educational resources that can continue to be used after the course ends

Participants will leave with greater confidence in listening to their bodies and making food choices that align with how they want to feel.

*Class will not be held October 27th

Instructor Bio:

christine.luncefordl6@gmail.com

Christine Lunceford is a wellness educator, author, and advocate for helping individuals take an active role in understanding their health and wellness choices.

After navigating her own journey of searching for answers beyond conventional approaches, Christine began studying holistic wellness and root-cause health concepts in order to better understand how lifestyle and food choices can influence how the body feels and functions.

Christine has completed two wellness education certifications through Scholastico: Holistic Health Practitioner and Naturopathy Practitioner. These programs covered areas such as nutrition, lifestyle factors, and whole-person wellness concepts. Christine is not a licensed practitioner and does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. She completed these certifications to deepen her understanding and better support others through wellness education and coaching.

Christine is the author of Wrong Answer: Empowering YOU to Be Your Own Wellness Advocate and the creator of the EmpowerYOU Wellness framework, which encourages individuals to become more aware, informed, and confident in the choices they make about their wellness.

She teaches from a practical,real-life perspective and is passionate about helping people learn to listen to their bodies and make informed decisions that support their overall well-being.

Are you interested in learning Sign Language? This course is designed for students who wish to expand their knowledge in conversing with people who are deaf. Includes receptive and expressive skill building, fingerspelling, Deaf Culture, conversational signs and time in ASL. Classifiers, locations, temporal aspect, videos with Deaf Signers, and guest speakers.

*Class will not be held October 27th.

*This class is for ages 11 and older. 

Freeze-dried foods are becoming more popular, but many people still aren’t sure how to actually use them in everyday life. This workshop is designed to make freeze-dried foods feel simple, practical, and approachable—using real ingredients in ways that support busy schedules, travel, meal planning, emergency preparedness, and everyday convenience.

Participants will learn what freeze-dried foods are, how they compare to other food preservation methods, and why they work so well for both convenience and quality. We’ll cover practical ways to use freeze-dried ingredients in meals, snacks, smoothies, soups, travel food, and quick everyday cooking. The workshop will also explore when to rehydrate foods, when you don’t need to, and how to build a simple pantry with versatile freeze-dried staples.

Christine, along with her husband and sister, has spent the past five years freeze-drying food for their families and business. What began as a way to store food has grown into a practical system for simplifying meals, reducing food waste, and keeping real food options readily available for everyday life.

This class focuses on practical use—not how to operate a freeze dryer. Participants will leave with beginner-friendly guidance, everyday meal ideas, preparedness tips, and simple ways to start using freeze-dried foods with confidence.

Instructor BIO:

Christine Lunceford is the co-founder of Oh My Goodness Farm, a small family business focused on helping people use freeze-dried foods and simple, real-food solutions in everyday life. She works along side her sister, Autumn, and her husband, combining their shared passion for practical, healthy living.

Together, they have been freeze-drying food for the past five years. What started as a way to store food and reduce waste for their own families has grown into a business where they teach others how to use freeze-dried ingredients in meals, snacks, and pantry cooking.

Christine enjoys helping others discover that real food doesn’t have to be complicated—meals can be quick, convenient, and still made with simple, wholesome ingredients.