Dr. Ruth Reynard

Dr. Ruth Reynard is the Dean of Faculty Services for the Career Education Corporation where she works with various campuses and faculty coaches to develop a wide range of faculty resources. Her work in adult education began in Canada where she served for years as a curriculum developer, instructor and consultant for such organizations as the Halton Multicultural Council and the Center for Education and Training. Ruth designed and delivered the first Internet-based distance language learning course for adults in Canada and developed a process-based language curriculum for the workplace. Prior to joining the Career Education Corporation, Ruth was Associate Professor of Education and the first Director of Instructional Development at Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN, where she provided training for faculty in the application of technology in instruction.

Ruth earned her M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (OISE/UT) where she concentrated on dynamic learning environments; multicultural, instructional design; blended course delivery; multi-media and Internet-mediated instruction; and distance learning. Additionally, Ruth worked with a project team from Vanderbilt University on the development and implementation of an Internet-based resource and training center for faculty. Ruth has been published in various journals in the area of applied technology and faculty development, and continues to teach as an adjunct professor for Olivet Nazarene University.

Course Structure

• Can Start Anytime
• Modular Structure (with online content, quizzes and forums)
• Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
• Faculty Support (facilitator/coach)

Course Length

• 4 Modules
• 4 Hours of Activities (about 1 hour per module)
• 4 Weeks to Complete the Course (1 module/week)
• Can Finish Faster

Completion Requirements

• Study All Modules
• Participate in Module Forum Discussions *
• Achieve 70% on Module Quizzes
• Achieve 70% on Final Quiz (one attempt only)
• Complete Online Course Survey

* You are required to participate in at least one of the module forums. We will assess the level of your discussion activity in the forum(s) in which you participate and may request an additional opportunity to engage you further in the discussion process prior to your certificate being awarded.

Module 1: Dynamic Instructional Design

• Computer-Mediated Learning Environments
• Dynamic Forms of Communication
• Blended Instructional Approaches

Module 2: Maximizing Content Input

• Meaningful Input
• Diverse Learning Styles
• Resources as Inputs

Module 3: Maximizing Student Output

• Customizing Student Output
• Heightened Interaction
• Project-Based Learning

Module 4: Authentic Assessment

• Holistic Assessment
• Technology-Based Assessments
• New Knowledge Assessment

Completion of this Course:

• Certificate of Completion
• 4 Hours of Continuing Education

Completion of Two Courses:

• Certificate of Knowledge in Online Teaching
• Eligible for MaxPrize*

*MaxKnowledge conducts an annual prize drawing to sponsor a Certificate of Knowledge holder to attend CCA's Annual Convention. U.S. residents are automatically entered in the drawing.

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