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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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Ron, yes, these experiences or sharing them are a great way to emphasize the reality quotient. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Dawn, yes, the more we can address all learning styles, the better off all of our students will be. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Dawn, great overview of how to effectively do the group work. I want to highlight everything you said here. Too often instructors throw together a "group project" & it ends up being a bad experience for everyone. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Ron, yes, it is not always necessary to divide the class into small groups. As you've pointed out your whole class can regularly benefit from the small group feel. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Skilled Persuader

Katrena, yes & the key is helping them to understand that not all opinions are as good as others, nor does it mean that I will automatically do what you want done. But, the credible leader listens to all. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Capable Coach

Isabel, I completely agree with you & acknowledge that there are times when we need to be managing & other times when we need to be coaching. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Leader as a Coach

Anna, I would agree with your definition & add that it is being supportive while this stretching is going on. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Wayne, yes, often the difficulty is what we view as a problem, they see as convenience. Also, often we label them as lazy, when they would see it as efficient & resourceful. We need to make every effort to meet in the middle with them. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Samuel, this is a great way to learn more about the field & also to demonstrate to your students that you are continuing to learn & grow. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Justin, yes, all students enjoy the stories, but the adult learner actually has similar experiences that they can connect to & that helps them even more. Dr. Ryan Meers

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