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Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

Location: fayette, oh

About me

I currently work as a freelance education consultant and a second language evaluator. I enjoy publishing articles and editing publications. My website is: www.drruthreynard.com

Interests

faculty and program development

Skills

faculty training / writing / editing / teaching / curriculum development / instructional technology

Website

https://www.drruthreynard.com

Activity

Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The Effect of New Technology
Pat, Great! So customizable resources as well as directed use. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Using Technology to Develop New Skills
Ruby, Great response! Yes, research and analysis are vital skills now required for use and application of new technology. Networking and collaboration are also skills than can be quickly developed using new technology and skills that employers look for. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The White Board
Ruby, Moving forward with the interactive whiteboard for either on ground or online is significant in capturing and distributing discussions, brainstorming sessions, and connections. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The Effect of New Technology
Ruby, Good points! Access and flexibility are both central characteristics of new technology which means the learning experience is unconfined and continuous. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Internet Changes
Ruby, Good to read that you're not only enjoying these new tools yourself but integrating them into your courses. Yes, there are many resources now available and teaching is now more about providing students with the contexts and criteria within subject areas to navigate and use these resources well in their own learning experience. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The White Board
Carlos, If you have a chance to practice with an interactive white board, you will see its capabilities and usefulness in a class context. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The Nomadic Learner
Carlos, Good points! So, the instructional design of your class should be flexible enough for directed work, independent work, group work, research, etc. etc. The more ways in which information is presented and processed, the more every student will be able to engage. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Blended Learning Opportunities
Carlos, It is helpful to organize your class into groups and have chat sessions with the smaller groups. I have held chat sessions for over 20 students at once but this is really about information exchange and Q and A. For a real dialogue and discussion, the smaller groups work much better. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Evaluating Learning
Martin, Yes! So while tests may be a necessity in some industries and professions, our job as instructors is to make sure the concepts have been understood and can be applied. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The Nomadic Learner
Martin, Does that hinder or enhance their learning experience in your opinion? Dr. Ruth Reynard

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