Monthly Archives: October 2015

A Whole New World of Writing

The Internet has forever changed the way we live our lives. This is especially prevalent on college campuses, where you can’t walk by a group of students without seeing at least one person looking at their iPhone. I don’t think … Continue reading

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Digital Writing: Redefining the Classroom, Personal Expression, and Society

What does it mean to be living in a Digital World? Imagine driving to work or school and realizing halfway to your destination that you left your phone at home. That feeling of being lost without it, loneliness, and a … Continue reading

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The Web of Everything: You Can Learn There, Too

  We often think of blogging as the work of the amateur cook, the dog lover, the awestruck student abroad, or the good samaritan building homes for earthquake victims in Haiti. They are known to have value, but their value … Continue reading

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Wake Up And Smell The…Digital Writing

“Digital literacy is no longer a luxury, and we simply cannot wait to build the capacity in our students and colleagues, as well as ourselves.” This idea of digital writing is something completely new in education. The use of laptops … Continue reading

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WRITING IN A SOCIAL MEDIA WORLD

Technology is Everywhere It’s a part of our everyday lives, never leaves your side, and can be one of the most useful things today. It’s technology. Every day is started off with using some form of technology, whether that be … Continue reading

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No Time To Wait: Digital Literacy Needs to be Taught Now

While brainstorming ideas for how to start this online essay I glared into space, praying for some inspiration. Out the window to my right I noticed one of my Spanish classmates walking quickly, eyes glued to his IPhone. To my … Continue reading

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Prima Cena della Casa Italiana

Ciao a Tutti!!! Friday Evening – for me 5 PM is afternoon but that doesn’t concern us today – the Italian House had its first “Cena Italiana” (Italian Dinner) – it was A-MA-ZING! A little context: The Italian House is actually the Romance Language House where 20 students plus 5 TAs (the Spanish, the Argentinian, … Continue reading Prima Cena della Casa Italiana Continue reading

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I’m not persian, I’m not only white, and I’m more clearly not the average Chinese fella.

Some days you wish people just knew, or that you believed it yourself. Continue reading

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THE DREAM IS BECOMING TRUE

So here I am. I already showed my Passport at the airport and I am waiting for my flight. I do not know anybody there, but my family is somewhere outside waiting for my flight to take off. I am sure my nephew will be shouting: “Bye, bye, Memé”. By the way, Santino is the… Continue reading THE DREAM IS BECOMING TRUE Continue reading

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Why being on a team is so special <3

1) Great Support Network Joining Dickinson Cross Country has been one of the best parts of my college experience. It is an incredibly unique experience and I am thankful for it everyday. I mean, how many people can say that they get to go out and run everyday and compete in meets on weekends with … Continue reading Why being on a team is so special <3 Continue reading

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