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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Using Memorable Examples

Kimberly, yes, I like to view these as the pegs on which they can hang the more abstract concepts. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Effective Presenter

Christina, all of these are great suggestions for effective presentations; I particularly like the emphasis on selecting a topic that you are passionate about as this will really help you drive your message home. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

francisco, yes, this is a great plan for helping the students manage the information. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

George , these are great examples of helping the students & meeting their needs. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

George , comparisons and contrasts are a great way to connect the concepts for students. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Fran, this is a great strategy to help the students who may be struggling with the language. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Fran, yes, a mentor of mine always said "the wisdom is in the room" referring to group work, rather than assuming I have to come up with the answer all on my own. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Alana, this is a great system. I too make sure that the comments on peers are confidential. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Alana, these are both great techniques. The pictures really are a great way for the students to connect abstract concepts with concrete examples; combined with stories this is very powerful. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Reasonable Goals

Allison, yes, something you can accomplish within a reasonable amount of time. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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