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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Blended Learning Opportunities

Suzie , Good point. Yes, the peer-to-peer interaction does increase in a hybrid model more than in a conventional delivery. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Using Technology to Develop New Skills

Kathy, Good points. Yes, the web connectivity and hyper link technology means that linear is no longer the best way to organize or delivery information. This also heightens the opportunities for cross referencing and networking which is great for our students. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Evaluating Learning

David, I agree - and constant feedback throughout any course helps to identify student needs and their progress. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Tablet PCs

Kathy, Thank you for sharing that example. So true that we should keep paying attention to K-12 regarding technology, as this will change what our students will expect over time and, hopefully, how we set up and deliver our instruction. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The Nomadic Learner

David, Good points! Yes, mobility has changed everything. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The Nomadic Learner

Kathy, Yes, students mostly now expect there to be no constraints or barriers to learning as well as open access and multi-device access. Mobile technology has totally changed the scope of education. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

David, So the benefits of flexibility and access are the central characteristics of Internet-based instruction. There is also the potential for customization and publication which raise the bar for students. Good points! Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Characteristics of Dynamic Learning Environments

Kathy, Yes, that mix is usually successful with students. Those who like the F2F contact are happy but it still also provides a more interactive environment with the asynchronous tools as well. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Evaluating Learning

Angela, So, providing more options to students than tests provides all learners with opportunities to demonstrate what they know. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The Effect of New Technology

Angela, Yes, mobile accessibility and functionality MUST be the next wave of CMS development. Dr. Ruth Reynard

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