Author Archives: Ryan Murphy

I made a strong cross-classrooms connection with something I read recently for my Teaching Writing class. Yo quiero to talk about it con you. It’s about what I just did in the previous sentence. In the book Naming What We Know, the author of section 4.6 addresses language, but not language as the words, wordContinue reading “More Like Guidelines Anyway”

You step out onto the stage, full costume, ready to take on the role of a new individual. Spotlights bright, music playing, audience applauds. You are ready to perform! Now imagine that same feeling, but sitting at a desk, with no audience, and the only light is your desk lamp shining brightly onto the cleanContinue reading “The Role of the Pen”

I was going to type this post on my phone to make a point, but it was taking too long and I missed my physical keyboard.  Anyway, phones, am I right? I doubt anything in history has been both so useful and so hindering to a generation of people. You carry a music-playing, direction-giving, messaging/callingContinue reading “Wireless Learning”

“Ok boomer.” A new catchphrase brought about by the newest generation, poking fun at the Baby Boomers. This came about partially because of the technological chasm between the two generations. Despite being part of that new generation, I will admit that technological growth can exceed our ability to learn the new skills to go alongContinue reading “Okay Boomer”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”