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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Using Technology to Develop New Skills

Bob, Yes, so the point is not whether or not technology but which technology and how it can help support learning and complete tasks. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Using Technology to Develop New Skills

Joe, Great! This enhances the student's analysis and application as well. Good example... Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The White Board

Joe, Very true. Understanding and learning from lectures requires skills that we do not develop in our students these days. Most students would prefer engaging with and interacting with the content. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The Effect of New Technology

Joe, That's interesting...how have to calculated the pace? It would be interesting to read more about this.. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Joe, Excellent method! I'd love to hear more specifics on this in the faculty lounge in my instructional exchange forum. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Blended Learning Opportunities

James, Good points - so the instructor must also design the instruction to suit those varied needs. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Using Technology to Develop New Skills

shanon, Tow things to keep in mind: keep learning and keep your mind open to new technology. Technology is constantly changing so just explore and innovate as you progress and you will find the technologies that you enjoy and that best support your teaching style and the goals of your students. Also remember that students are all at different places regarding technology: some will always be ahead of the curve and some way behind the curve. Facilitating a culture of learning with your students while keeping them as part of the learning and exploration will really help. Ask our students… >>>

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Evaluating Learning

Kassy, Excellent points! Therefore, focusing on and valuing the learning process is key - that is also what supports ongoing learning. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Wikis and Blogs

Aaron, Just make sure that you guide the process throughout and assign grade scores for each step. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Using Technology to Develop New Skills

David, ...and how does this also "affect" the knowledge and use of technology by the instructor? Dr. Ruth Reynard

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