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

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Characteristics of Dynamic Learning Environments

Edward, Yes, the students can take the lead in their own learning process much more effectively and the role of the instructor simply changes but is in no way diminished. Good points! Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Technology Applications

Suzanne, Yes, Internet and mobile technology options have revolutionized and continue to challenge how we do things... Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Christine, Very true which is why, in terms of instructional design, we need to not design things in a linear fashion but as direct and immediate "blurbs" with the most important information at the top level...good points. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Mara, Yes, the hyperlink technology really broadens the scope of the flow and content... Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Christine, Yes, the flexibility that is possible using the Internet provides learning opportunities for more students. Do you think it is also actually changing how students process information and also the role of the instructor in the teaching and learning process? Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Tablet PCs

Yehia , Excellent! Once the students see the quick access, I think it works well. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The White Board

Jerry, Hopefully, they will not be used only as projection screens but as interactive tools. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Tablet PCs

Yehia , Did you have negative reaction from any students missing physical textbooks? Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Yehia , Yes, the technology has changed delivery and flexibility for both students and teachers. How has the technology changed student expectations and the role of the instructor? Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Betsy, Very true...so, what changes does the immediacy bring in terms of student expectations that should be considered in instructional design? Dr. Ruth Reynard

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