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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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Amber, and through this the students have a better chance of learning the material better which will help them to be more efficient in the long run. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Amber, and this is a great illustration of our need as instructors to truly help our students & not just try to show how smart we are. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

Cheryl, yes these groups really can be great reflections of how the professional work world will be for them. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Amber, I agree with your statement here. Often the reason that group work fails is because we, as the instructor, have not given it the adequate time & prep it needs to be successful. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Dale, and beyond using the real life examples you are also helping to move from the more known to the more unfamiliar. This is a great technique to help the students learn & retain the information better. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Zekrayat, these are all great strategies that you mention that help to keep the students engaged & with you. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Social Networks

Miriam, unfortunately the value of technology has diminished the emphasis on good interpersonal skills & just plain politeness. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Ray, this is a great idea to keep the students engaged & does not cost anything. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Miriam, and I think this also helps them see that not every situation is the same, but the skills applied are. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Miriam, and this is a great way to teach them "responsible" use of technology as they can learn to be good consumers of the information & not just take everything they read. Dr. Ryan Meers

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