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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Wikis and Blogs

Mary, Ys, I encourage you to try these tools with your students as they can really enhance the engagement and focus of students. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The White Board

Edwin, Good points. I agree that anything can intimidate students but when presented constructively can help the learning process. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Edwin, Good points, however, beyond bringing content to students, what difference does the actual mediation of the learning process which the technology provides, benefit learning? Think about collaboration, networking, self-direction, authorship etc ... Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Evaluating Learning

Michael, What methods do you currently use with your students to evaluate their learning? Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The Effect of New Technology

Michael, Have you found chat tools beneficial in helping students think more critically? Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

tycie, Very true...how do you think instructors can better prepare themselves to facilitate the development of these skills in their students? Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Evaluating Learning

Margarette, As literature teacher you for sure have a "head start" on the importance of process. I agree that blogs provide a great tool to evaluate the learning process throughout. I have found this to be true using blogs with my students... Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Technology Applications

Mary, Absolutely! I was actually born in the DRCongo and look foward to many such collaborative connections between students and "worlds". Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Blended Learning Opportunities

Lisa, The planning is key, as you mention, so that various aspects of the project can actually support and facilitate the learning experience. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Blended Learning Opportunities

Mary, Yes, the online tools can provide opportunities for "time" to be taken by the students to think through and apply the information. Good points! Dr. Ruth Reynard

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