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

Khalid, yes unfortunately this is all too common, especially if they are "borderline." They may have slipped through the cracks so to speak & just always thought of themselves as "stupid" so any help they can get now would be beneficial. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Shannon, this is a great way to teach to multiple learning styles. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Dionne, yes the power of real life experiences & connecting this to the course content is very powerful. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Dionne, yes the power of real life experiences & connecting this to the course content is very powerful. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

shauna, I think the more variety we use in our instructional approaches, the greater chance we have of helping all of our students. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Thomas, I think this is a great way to start & to get a real feel for where the students are & how we can best help them. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

w, I really like the idea of having them turn in notes, etc. Gives a little more accountability. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Marisa, I agree that this is a significant challenge. Trying to make the group interesting & engaging is important, however, at times the students need to realize that some tasks in life just need to be done. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Nancy, yes we often emphasize our students keeping eye contact with us, but it's just as important that we maintain eye contact with them when they are speaking. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

H. , you make excellent points here & I completely agree that those personal stories on both sides really help solidify the learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

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