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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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

DONNA, I always feel my students will make plenty of mistakes on their own, why not help them learn from some of mine? Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

DONNA, so true. While the students are our customers, we also typically know better than they what is best for them in career prep & I believe these work groups are good prep. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Jaceita, it is nice to break up the groups & randomly select them as again this is more reflective of work environments. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Glenn, great idea as it helps each student know what they should do & helps the group move forward. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

david, this is a great plan & also reflective of the work environment as many teams are formed based on the individual skills or work areas. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

DONNA, exactly & they will often remember these examples when they find themselves in similar situations. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Glenn, yes I agree that the movement around the room accomplishes all of this. It is such a great way of keeping the students & our students engaged in the class. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Jaceita, yes good vocal variety is a key to keeping students' interest & helping them understand the material. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Reasonable Goals

Aaron, and breaking the big goal down into smaller steps is a great way to keep yourself motivated as well. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Tim, I too have found this generation loves to discuss these different scenarios. And this is a great way to develop even more critical thinking in them as they are forced to think through their answers (assuming we truly challenge them). Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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