Dr. Ryan Meers

About me

I have a passion for education and especially for ensuring that all of us continue to apply what we have learned. I am excited about the opportunity that the Lounge provides for all of us to discuss how we are applying what we have learned & to share those great ideas.

I have had a varied background from secondary education to corporate training & now working in the career college sector. But while I have moved in different circles it has always been surrounding my passion of education. I look forward to our conversations.

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http://www.maxknowledge.com/faculty.php?id=11172

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Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Janet, this is definitely a challenge. One thing I use is the current information from the corporate sector. People skills or soft skills are still dominating as a top skill sought by potential employers. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Providing Support to Students with Learning Disabilities

Daniel, yes, the more we encounter these type of learners & have the chance to work with them, the more our own skills can increase. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Instructional Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Joe, this is a great way to help these students. It does take a little extra time, but it can pay off huge dividends. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Kellie, great point. Sharing these life experiences can be a great way to tap into the motivations & drive of these students & why they have selected this path. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Joe, this is great & I think something we are too afraid to do too often. It's either we think we will offend or we think we need to pretend we have it all together. But what a great way to connect with these students. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

lisa, excellent point here & it is very important that we, as instructors, be tuned into & aware of potential learning challenges. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

carlos, and it is really exciting to see these students really start to open up & grow through the process. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Joe, this is a great point as it puts the "power" back into the hands of the students & they are able to pursue areas that matter most to them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Stephanie, this is so true & these real life examples also provide great memory devices to our students so they can easily recall the info when they are "in the field." Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Stephanie, this is so true & these real life examples also provide great memory devices to our students so they can easily recall the info when they are "in the field." Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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