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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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Renee, yes, while we fear any kind of labeling or diagnosis, sometimes this can be helpful as it helps students realize they are not stupid, but simply have a different way of learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

Lisa, it really is best to wait for them to come to you. This can be hard to do, but you do not want to cross any ethical or legal lines. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Understanding Diverse Learners

Craig, the technique of rephrasing or taking another tactic is a great way to make sure that all of the students are truly understanding the concepts. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Lisa, those little pictures & similar devices are a great way to help solidify the concepts in our memories. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Lisa, this is definitely an increased challenge with the long-term groups. I would personally recommend that long-term groups be used for 1 or 2 major projects, but still provide plenty of opportunity for individual grades. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

IDA, it is a challenge not to show our fatigue, frustration, etc in our bodies but definitely worth working on so our students can't tell when we're tired & when we're not. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

IDA, yes all of these aspects of nonverbal communication are that way to portray how you really feel about a topic. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Lynn, yes & this is a great skill to learn as it is often used in the work environment. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Lima, I agree that the more we can help those students who are struggling in an individual or small setting the better. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Lima, I agree that the more we can help those students who are struggling in an individual or small setting the better. Dr. Ryan Meers

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