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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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Aaron, this is a great way to learn; I highly suggest observing other instructors to learn best practices. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Deborah, I agree that this is a huge challenge and we need to make sure that they know we are here to help. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Shea, this is a great way to encourage these learners & to have the opportunity to help them more in the future. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Deborah, I agree with what you've said here. Allowing the adult learners to share gives respect to their experiences & it also allows all to learn from them. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Julia, yes, the more diverse the group of learners, the more important it is that we are tuned in to the needs of all members in our class. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Jon , I agree that nothing can replace that individual attention & as you said listening to the students as individuals is so vital. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

Ellen, yes, this is a great observation. A big part of the learning comes in reflecting on their work together & the discussions had. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Organizing Students into Groups

Rosa, I agree that students can be allowed to select their groups when given parameters like you have stated here. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Amanda, this is a great observation & one we all need to keep in mind. While some will still struggle with group work, overall one great way to engage them is to have a meaningful assignment. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Shea, absolutely, the mental pictures we create really help to retain the information & provide those pegs for remembering the content. Dr. Ryan Meers

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