Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard

Location: fayette, oh

About me

I founded a non-profit, Community Education for Development (CED) to focus on developing programs for communities in Fayette and Fulton Co OH that focus on education for development.  The website is: https://www.comeddev.com/

I also 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

instructional design and development and program development.

Skills

faculty training / writing / editing / teaching / curriculum development / instructional technology

Activity

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How do you think these developments have challenged more comventional teaching methods, Thomas?
Yes, Don, intentional and meaningful intervention by the instructor is critical in the learning process. How do you think instructors can maintain effectiveness without diminishing learner autonomy?
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Yes, Jason, the flexibility and customizing capabilities are strong benefits of using the Internet in instruction. Given that, how do you think this challenges teachers in designing and delivering instruction?
Good comment, Steve. Towards that goal, how do you think you can, as a teacher, both plan for that engagement and evaluate when it has taken place?
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Good discussion of ideas here, Bill. In your practice, what strategies have you implemented to ensure that students stay on task while exploring various technology tools?

Thank you, Bill, for this helpful historic summary. Indeed, now the challenge faces us as to what to do with all the information available and how it can be used well in an educational setting. Again skills of organization, prioritization, analysis, summary, and application are all required in order to be successful. What is interesting is that these are skills traditionally focused on in higher education but are now front and center because of the overwhelming information available. Do you think teachers maximize this potential or sometimes still try to do some of the work for students by controlling and… >>>

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Bill, yes the interactive white board increases participation and distribution as well as customization possibilities for students. How do you think this directly enhances the learning experience if used well both for students and teachers?
Great comments, Bill. I agree that the kinds of skills are diverse and are required both to manage and apply new technology on a regular basis and for many purposes. How do you think these skills could be better reflected and valued in learning outcomes and assessment?
I agree, James, however, how does that change your instructional design and delivery as the teacher?
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Indeed, the flexibility factor is hugely important, James. What challenges does that bring to your teaching methods and your role in the overall learning experience of your students?

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