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

David , yes & allowing the adult learner to share those experiences is very important. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

chris, I agree, rephrasing or paraphrasing can really help the students understand the concepts in a better way. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

charles, yes we live in a very connected world & I think it's important to make ourselves available to our students in a variety of ways. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Michael, I agree that repetition really is a vital aspect in assisting the learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Lori, this is a great strategy as it helps them be exposed to the information several times. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

bridgette, I agree that there are many positive outcomes to group work. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Organizing Students into Groups

Gisele, yes I think the more diversity we can incorporate into our groups the more reflective they are of real life. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Michael, this is a difficult challenge. I would suggest, if there is time before the projects are assigned, to incorporate some element of instruction on how to effectively work in groups. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Vickey, this demonstrates a great awareness of what is best for your students & what works well in your classroom. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

charles, stories really are incredibly powerful & do provide such a great way to open up a dialogue & discussion. Dr. Ryan Meers

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