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.

Website

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

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Deward, yes, the pre-test is a great tool for both the instructor & the student. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

William, exactly, thank you for pointing this out. While our students may not "like" the groups, for most careers these skills are a must & we do them a disservice if we don't help prepare them for this. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

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Organizing Students into Groups

Mathias, this is a good idea & even having them share, in the group, what was the most significant/impactful thing they learned in today's lesson. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Srey, I agree that much of the control of the groups comes through those clear directions, expectations & grading guidelines. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Douglas, I completely agree as this helps them realize that they will make mistakes & that's okay. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Meagan, yes & that communication can be in the simple looks as we can gauge whether or not students are reading us or not. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Gashaw, and no matter how clear we think we are, the student is the customer so we need to make sure they get it. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Coaching Process

Linda, yes, listening is a key skill for an effective coach & leader. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Sean, yes the more variety we can incporporate into our lessons/classes the more engaged the students will be. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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