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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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Rebecca, I think this is a great strategy as it helps the group stay on a definite track & timetable. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Douglas, this is a great point. I've also found that they help build confidence as the students see that you, as instructor, have made mistakes & are still successful. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Aimee, yes the movement helps the students see that you are engaged with all of them & what they are doing. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Reasonable Goals

michael, and when we set unreasonable goals (or someone sets them for us) we will find ourselves discouraged & disillusioned. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Establishing Expectations with your Manager

guadalupe, this is a great example of how positive these expectation setting meetings can & should be. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Capable Coach

Kellie, this is well stated. Coaching is a much more involved & long-term discussion/conversation with an employee. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Customizing Your Presentation

Linda, this is a great example of good audience analysis & adapting to the audience, even in an online environment. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

Karen, well put. Too many in leadership think they can't be friendly, rather than understanding that I shouldn't be showing favoritism among my direct reports. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

Karen, yes, so much of communication is listening, really listening & we often overlook this as a valuable leadership skill. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Shaun, this is a great teaching method & also one that I've found works really well with Gen Y learners. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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