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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Providing Support to Students with Learning Disabilities

andrew, glad it was helpful. It really does help to take that step back & try to understand what the student is/may be going through as we try to help them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

James, it really does help bring the somewhat abstract down to the real life for them & helps see how this information can be applied. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

andrew, this is a great way to see what's going on with the learning but doing so in a way that does not add pressure or punishment. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Elizabeth, I agree with you. I believe strongly in getting that feedback from the group as it is more realistic to real life work situations. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maintaining Eye Contact

lisa, eye contact, in Western culture, is also a way to show respect & caring. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Elizabeth, I agree, this really is the basics from public speaking. Grab their attention & then keep it! Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Establishing Expectations with your Manager

Marietta , this is a great strategy. The regular touch base meetings are a great way to ensure that we are on the same page. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Melissa, this is so true. The more they can see & hear about how these ideas can be applied in the "real world" the more they will take the learning to heart. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Pamela, yes some use of technology is a good idea with this generation. I have had some gen Yers tell me recently that they are getting a little tired of all the technology...interesting. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Jonathan, yes, connecting the concepts with physical movements is a great way to cement the learning. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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