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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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Lorraine, I think observing the groups is a great way to evaluate provided you have the time to do so. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Patricia, this demonstrates great self-awareness so I think you're well on your way to being even more effective. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Patricia, you make two great points & we need to make sure we are striking that balance. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Tracy, you are so right about this. I like to think of it as pegs on which they can hang the concepts. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Patricia, you are right that we need to make sure we are trying to understand the differences in nonverbal communication. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Steven , you make an excellent point here about making sure we are speaking to all students & not just one group. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Reasonable Goals

Yamil, and I think this is often driven by the supervisor's own insecurity or lack of thoughtful planning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Reasonable Goals

Yamil, I think this is a great delineation. Even with the resources given we cannot reach the goal, that is definitely unreasonable. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Coaching Process

Donald, you are right that we have to prepare well for these sessions. We occasionally have the chance to "coach in the moment" but on the whole these sessions should be well-planned. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Effective Presenter

Michelle, yes, yes, yes! Always begin with clarity on your overall objective & let the rest of the presentation flow from there. Dr. Ryan Meers

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