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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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

Sharon, I agree that dyslexia seems to be a rather prevalent learning disability. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Wesley , yes & sharing those stories also helps the adult learners feel valuable & more a part of the learning environment. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Michelle, this is a great way to assist in the learning & being aware of some of the areas of struggle. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

Wesley , yes one of the great benefits of the learning groups is that they can engage in peer to peer learning/tutoring. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Organizing Students into Groups

Sharon, yes & I feel this is a great representation of what the real life work world will be like. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Chukwuka, I would agree that we need to be clear in the objectives as well as checking in as that helps with accountability. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Sharon, yes the real life examples are one of the best ways to assist students in cementing the concepts. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Wesley , yes, we must always be aware of our rate. I generally tell my speech students that if you feel like you are talking extremely slow, you're probably at the right speed for the audience. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Wesley , yes the more open we are in our communication with our students the more welcome & supported they will feel in our classrooms which in turn aids their learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Effective Presenter

Eric, yes, we can never forget the audience. Dr. Ryan Meers

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