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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

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Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The Effect of New Technology
Lisa, Also how to learn as a result of its use. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Internet Changes
Richard, I agree that the Internet has made access possible to information on just a out any subject or topic area. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Internet Changes
Lisa, Yes, using video helps to bring more of an interactive environment within which students learn more effectively. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The White Board
Travis, Yes, it can be, however, there are also the same kinds of tools in fully online as well. These tools help to engage students and create content as students interact and participate. It also helps to capture and distribute these learning connections and moments. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The Effect of New Technology
Travis, I agree - also, continual connection, mobililty and direct access all alter the learning process for students. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Internet Changes
Travis, Very true but of course, the challenge for instructors is to guide students in their use of the information they find as to which is legitimate and which might not be useful. The readiness of access to information, however, does mean that we can design learning activities very differently and also increase the potential for critical thinking and application. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Using Technology to Develop New Skills
Suzanne, Technology can also "intimidate" younger students as well, so no assumptions should be made for any student. Once the students become more familiar with the technology, the confidence can heighten for sure, which is important. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Wikis and Blogs
Suzanne, Good points! Yes, often these kinds of environments lack the formality of more conventional learning environments. So, instructors should design the expectations to be tightly tied to the learning outcomes and award scores accordingly. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The Nomadic Learner
Suzanne, Yes, mobile technology has maximized the flexibility of location and connectivity. Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Characteristics of Dynamic Learning Environments
Suzanne, I agree - this delivery model provides opportunity to connect directly with individual students while still maintaining the learning community of the entire group. It makes it easier to address learning issues as well as follow up to check for understanding. Dr. Ruth Reynard

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