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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

Website

https://www.drruthreynard.com

Activity

Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
The White Board
That's interesting, William. I agree that the boards can be a great backup but they can also take a lead in supporting interaction, collaboration, and including all students in the process.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Using Technology to Develop New Skills
Yes, William, instructors must be as aware as possible of new technology, however, I would suggest it is both students and instructors working tgether in a context of learning that will help keep moving things forward.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
Internet Changes
Yes, it can seem overwhelming at times, LE. I would suggest that the way forward is to concentrate on helping students develop the kinds of skills that will help them research, organize, manage, apply and reproduce the information for themselves. The "teaching them how to fish..." kind of approach.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
The Effect of New Technology
Great points, LE. There have been and continue to be changes in both the flow of information and the reception and processing of that information from linear to multilayered. This, in turn, changes how ideas are processed and ultimately how new knowledge can be produced.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
The White Board
I agee, LE, and I would also say that the tool captures learning moments and provides opportunities to distribute those to other students.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
Using Technology to Develop New Skills
Yes, LE, and I would say job readiness/marketability as well...and of course enriching the learning experience overall.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
Using Technology to Develop New Skills
Yes, the self-directed and self paced skills that online learners develop have many implications for ongoing learning and skill development. Good points, Cecil.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
Using Technology to Develop New Skills
Certainly that is important as well as taking initiative to research and apply information.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
The White Board
yes...similar to any classroom board, however, it can also be dynamic in that work can be capured, edited, enhanced, and distributed. Huge benfits for instruction.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
Internet Changes
I agree, Cecil, and the directness of the connection means that instructors can be more focused on the learning process than providing every aspect of the content. This increases learner autonomy, which is an important goal in higher education.

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