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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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

roy, yes the variety can be a great way to keep the learners engaged. We do want to make sure that we maintain a certain level of consistency so we don't distract the learners too much. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Clay, this is a great strategy to develop thinking skills as well as be able to assess their writing. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

William, this is an ongoing challenge. One potential solution is to add a peer grading mechanism to the whole process. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Clay, and this eye contact really helps them feel a part of the group, feel respected & listened to. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Laura, this really is key as many of our students struggle with reading comprehension. If we take the time to explain, this will benefit all of our students. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Providing Support to Students with Learning Disabilities

Joe, yes, the better informed we are the more likely we will be able to help each of the students that enters our class. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Providing Support to Students with Learning Disabilities

Katie, this is an excellent point. Taking the time to discuss with the student & to find out what has helped him/her in the past is a great way to be the most help in the present. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Instructional Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Darcey, and what I'm hearing from you is that we, as instructors, need to be flexible & understanding as we work with the variety of learners that we have in our classes. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Katie, this is so true. Also the sharing of life experiences demonstrates to the adult learners that we appreciate that they have had valuable experiences so far & we are not treating them as children. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Understanding Diverse Learners

Christopher , you are right that we must determine the needs right away. We cannot wait until the first significant grade to realize there is an issue. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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