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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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Angela, these are definitely challenges that accompany group work & somewhat reflect real life situations the students will be facing. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Renee, I would agree with you & sometimes I think we need to spend a little bit of time helping our students learn how to be good group members. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Daniel, yes it is helpful to all our students if we maintain some type of presence & monitoring of the groups. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Nancy, you make some excellent points here. It conveys the confidence of the instructor & it also helps us connect with the students. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Regina , it is important for we instructors to keep floating & moving throughout the class period. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Paul, yes while we don't want to confuse our students with "jargon" we also want to make sure they are learning the language of the trade. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Daniel, I would agree that our clarity on all expectations is of utmost importance. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Mokii, yes the real life experiences are very powerful. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Social Networks

ILEANA, these are some great strategies that can help use technology in a constructive way. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Sarah , yes, the Gen Y student seems to really respond well to real life examples & scenarios. Dr. Ryan Meers

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