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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Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Charles, this is a nice effective strategy to ensure that each member of the group is pulling his/her weight as they have to do it. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Judi, that can definitely add to the pressure there. I like the idea of the students rotating & having an experience at each of the roles. This means noone can really shirk & also provides a variety of experience. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Donald, yes, these real life examples, used early on, can build the excitment & interest in the course. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Jennifer, I'm sure it does. The eye contact helps engage them & it's also a great way to demonstrate the care you have for your students. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Charlene, this is a great way to individually help students who may be struggling & to make sure they are successful. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Charlene, this is definitely a problem with the groups. I like to try & designate roles & sometimes this helps distribute the "wealth." Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Charlene, and this is a great way to really pull them in & get them engaged with the course. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Capable Coach

jerome, yes I believe to be successful in the long-term, a person must learn to be both a manager & a leader. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Customizing Your Presentation

June , these are great ways to really engage the students & to keep their interest. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Douglas, yes, even though we've taught a subject for many years or have a great deal of experience in the field, we must always think about learning more & improving ourselves. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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