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

Kenny, Good points! It also increases interaction and the likelihood of engagement - have you foundthis with your students? Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The Effect of New Technology

Adam, Can you explain this further? I'm not sure what you mean here... Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Adam, Yes, access is much greater, however, it also provides more direct and constant connection. How do you think this benefits the learning process as well? Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Using Technology to Develop New Skills

ILEANA, Great examples and, yes, developing new skills happened when using new technology - along with the focused exploration and discovery of new information based on the specific learning needs of each student... Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Using Technology to Develop New Skills

James, Yes, multiple paths and possible solutions: which one, based on the specifics and crieria would work best and why? Problem solving and critical thinking :) Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

wayne, Yes, the Internet is a great tool for students to use to explore and use information, however, instructors must be the kind of facilitators that can support student learning in a way that is beneficial for the students: self-direction that is supported by knowledgeable instructors. How have you tried to find this balance with your students using new technology tools? Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Evaluating Learning

Eric, They also require new and evolving skills which should be encouraged and validated by assigning grade values. Good points... Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The Effect of New Technology

Hank, How have you changed you teaching style in regards to using new technology ...? Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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Internet Changes

Hank, Great ideas - keep exploring with new technology as it emerges - Twitter can maximize thought development as well as simple communication. Think about how that could benefit your students... Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

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The Effect of New Technology

Eric, Good explanation of the changes...the face to face time can be much more productive in a blended course as students can address their individual learning asynchronously. Dr. Ruth Reynard

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