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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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

ron , yes and it helps to remember the times when our instructors were patient with us, for various reasons. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Dale, and it's a great way of showing that we know we're not the only ones who've had life experiences, they have too. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Mandy, well said. We must provide equal access to education & various helps, but we are not required to provide success, that is up to the student. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Dale, yes often the small group setting really is a help to the more introverted students. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Stephen, these real life examples, especially the mistakes, are a great way to teach our students these concepts. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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It’s All About Relationship!

cindy, I think demonstrates the importance of explaining & understanding. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Theresa, and I think it's important that they understand the "old" ways as much of the new technology is built on the old. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of generational learners

Bryce, that is true; I think there is a difference between "judging" & understanding where they are coming from. I would call what you are doing the latter, not judging. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of generational learners

Theresa, I think this is a great strategy to accomodate the different generations as well as the different types of learners. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Theresa, they definitely enjoy the use of technology. I have recently had some Gen Y students tell me that they would like to see instructors using less technology. I find that very interesting, we'll see where that leads... Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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