Personal and Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime

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September 14, 2026

Thomas C Murray

ISBN 978-1948334198

Instructional design

As an educator, you have the power to leave a legacy by . . .

  • Making students’ learning experiences personal and authentic

  • Ensuring that the culture around you is personal and authentic

  • Developing and nurturing personal and authentic relationships

  • Being personal and authentic

In Personal & Authentic, Thomas C. Murray reveals the power of designing awe-inspiring experiences that are grounded in relationships and learner-centered by design. Inherently relevant and contextualized, it is this kind of learning that lasts a lifetime.

Be bold. Be fearless. Be proud. Be you.
Your story is not finished yet

North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.

COST

Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.

All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript.  The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.

If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org

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September 14, 2026

Thomas C Murray

ISBN 978-1948334198

Instructional design

As an educator, you have the power to leave a legacy by . . .

  • Making students’ learning experiences personal and authentic

  • Ensuring that the culture around you is personal and authentic

  • Developing and nurturing personal and authentic relationships

  • Being personal and authentic

In Personal & Authentic, Thomas C. Murray reveals the power of designing awe-inspiring experiences that are grounded in relationships and learner-centered by design. Inherently relevant and contextualized, it is this kind of learning that lasts a lifetime.

Be bold. Be fearless. Be proud. Be you.
Your story is not finished yet

North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.

COST

Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.

All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript.  The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.

If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org