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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The Effect of New Technology

Anton, Yes, very true...there is often a tension between IT systems and instructional technology - the former is predictable and stable (mostly) and the latter is quite dynamic...IT folks don't like the latter :) Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Blended Learning

It is interesting how the Internet has increased accessibility and enriched input and output opportunities for students. It seems that the most successful learning environments are truly blended: fully online courses are changing now to include increasing opportunities for real-time connections and on-gound are maximizing the asynchronous flexibiliity of online. In what ways are you seeing your courses become more "blended" in delivery?

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Blended Learning Opportunities

Ronnie, Yes, good point! We are much more encouraging of small children to utilize blended inputs that we are of older students :) Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Evaluating Learning

Ann Marie, While memorization is a great skil to have and develop, yes, it is also important to continue to stretch students to use what information they have and to apply in in a variety of contexts - critcal thinking... Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Using Technology to Develop New Skills

Dana , Exactly! Yes, technology should always enhance the experience and not simply create more busy work for the students...I learned that the hard way in my teaching :) Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The White Board

Dana , Great ideas! Yes, capturing and distributing are the central functions that really enhance the learning process...discussions and brainstorms can be captured and everything can be distributed to the entire class or to groups. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Dana , Simulation technology is great for hands on learning and experience. Great idea... Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Jennifer, Yes, the hyperlink connectivity of the Internet and the digital possibilities now available mean that instructors have many more options than before in supporting their students. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Blended Learning Opportunities

Robert, Good points! Yes, there is the concept of individualized instruction but still within a wider community. The student can draw from either aspect when needed which empowers student development and learning. It also means, as you suggest, that the ideas are what connect students rather than simply being in the same class. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Amie, Good points! Yes, the role of the instructor is vital in teaching students how to recognize legitimate information and how to reference correctly. Dr. Ruth Reynard

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