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

Derrick , I would definitely agree that this seems to be the biggest challenge & we must try & make them as comfortable & "safe" as possible. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Kanisha, yes, this seems to help especially with the peer to peer learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Irma, this helps illustrate the points you are teaching as well as helps get students excited for putting their learning into practice. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Craig, this is a great class in which to use those personal experiences; they have fresh stories from that day most likely. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Renee, this really is a great way to keep monitoring the progress & understanding of the students. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Reasonable Goals

albert, this is a great lesson to be learned. Also, make sure that you don't have too many goals that you are working on at any one time; make sure it is manageable for you. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Elizabeth , yes, while the technology makes somethings easier, it definitely had made our jobs as instructors more challenging. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Lynn, stories are definitely a powerful & effective way to help our students learn more effectively. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Samuel, this is a great technique as it helps the more tactile students be able to use that sense of touch. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Dr. Stacee, yes the more we can be reflective practitioners the more we will improve as instructors. Dr. Ryan Meers

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