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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
Internet Changes
Yes, Michael. I heard that from students as well as my own observations...much more direct and immediate interactions are possible online.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
Internet Changes
Indeed, Michael. I would say that students learn much more than we might expect when using new technology. We should, as teachers, reward that learning as well.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The Effect of New Technology
I agree, Michael, that many older ideas and methods are still relevant. However, with newer technology, the results can be so much more powerful and relevant for students - both in content learning and technology skill development.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
The Nomadic Learner
Yes, Michael, many teachers are troubled by this reality. I would suggest, however, that there are various forms of language use and we as teachers must demonstrate and inform around those uses...including digital forms of the language.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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The White Board
Great points, Michael. Learning styles and learning outcomes are well supporting by this flexible technology.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
Evaluating Learning
That is true, Tracy, although sometimes the outcomes may not be well supported or mediated in a course...therefore, they would need to be revisted as well.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Discussion Comment
The White Board
Indeed - the interactive white board provides a wonderful opportunity for students to interact with every aspect of course material and all participants ...and have that interaction captured and distributed beyond the actual class.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Wikis and Blogs
Yes, Francis, the use of Wikis and blogs can be very successful in a learning environment - of course maximizing the differences in those as well as the similarities.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Tablet PCs
Good points, Francis. I agree that software development is critcal to cetain applications of technology use for instuction. Most software development for instructional purposes, however, happens as feedback is presented by instructors in the field. The more familiar we are with the potential of the technology, the more likely it is we will find the software we need :)
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dr. Ruth Reynard
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Using Technology to Develop New Skills
Yes, I agree, Francis. I would suggest that the learning outcomes of any current course using new technology and supporting methodology should also identify key skills associated with those challenges and that will be developed as students progress.

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