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

Robert, Very true - these new and developing skills should then be maximized by instructors in their instructional design. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Tablet PCs

Robert, Awesome examples of successful use - thank you for sharing. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Robert, Good points! There are good and bad situations that emerge for students as a direct result of this technology. However, helping students find and use legitimate information has always been a role of teachers - it is just more intense now :) Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The Nomadic Learner

QUINTIN, That is true which then also means that their expectations are for continual access. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

QUINTIN, Yes, which means that with flexible design, customization to student needs is always a possibility. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Using Technology to Develop New Skills

Paula, Very true, Paula. Think also about the way in which information is presented and organized in new environments. This increases a wider scope in literacy and application as well. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Evaluating Learning

Yvette, Very true - focusing on the learning process shows the "how" and the "why"...whereas evaluating only the outcome shows the "what" and little else. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Evaluating Learning

Yvette, I agree - case studies encourage learning within contexts that reflect real life and can be adjusted to reflect the challenges of change and real life demands. That makes for more substantial and critical learning to take place. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The Nomadic Learner

Paula, Yes, and instructional designs must remain flexible and customizable in order to maximize the nomadic opportunities and expectations. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The Effect of New Technology

Yvette, So, while the content may not change (although technology has changed the actual content of many related fields) technology can change the presentation and delivery of content and as such, changes how students process the content. Dr. Ruth Reynard

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