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 Social Networks

kisha, this is a great point & I think one we can emphasize to our students; appropriateness & maturity. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Mark , it really does require some classroom/instructional gymnastics. Yet, in the long run I think it does result in overall better instruction. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Sherry, this is a great point & if those workshops are being offered, then yes take advantage of those. Along with this, look for online offerings too as these can be very time-saving. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

Jeanette, this is a great point & the more open we are to our students, the more likely they are to come to us when they are struggling. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Understanding Diverse Learners

Jeanette, and I have found that the quicker I learn their names, the more likely they are to come to me with problems or if they are struggling. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Jeanette, I think the floating & engaging of the groups is very helpful. This helps them stay focused as they never know when you might be poppping in. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Celeste, yes, this aspect can really help those who may hold back. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Amanda, the changing of groups is a great idea. I would also consider assigning roles & rotating those roles at different times. This can help from the dominators from always taking over. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Jeanette, this is a great point on both accounts: inclusion of students & conveyance of confidence on the part of the instructor. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Brian, it definitely helps keep attention & also helps those students who might be a little bit sleepy. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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