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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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Joe, this really is a great way to conduct informal assessments along the way. It also helps the students stay engaged with the content. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Clay, along with the application to the work environment, it also helps the students learn to hear the ideas/opinions of others & to express their own. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Christopher , I agree & we want to make sure that while the stronger students are helping the weaker, that they make sure the weaker students are still participating. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Darcey, and we all fight the temptation to space off or do something else. The floating around the room is a great way to help everyone, including ourselves stay on top of the game. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Judith, this is a great summary & description of good communication skills. What I read in your last part is the vital communication skill of "listening." We really cannot overemphasize the importance of this part of communication. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Capable Coach

Maria Rosario, yes, exactly. If we want behaviors to be repeated, we must be specific in what we talk about. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Capable Coach

Maria Rosario, this is a great synopsis as the coaching really does focus on the long-term development. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Customizing Your Presentation

Randy, this can definitely be frightening, but if you have learned to read your audience you should be in good shape. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Keith, this generation seems to respond very well to the real life examples. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

chris, I love your example of researching a method to help a struggling student. I'm sure this will help other students in the future as well. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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