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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Keeping Student Groups on Course

James, it is unfortunate that sometimes adults don't always act like adults. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

James, I think this is a good technique in some situations. It does somewhat reflect certain real life project teams. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Angelique, you make a good point here regarding eye contact. We want to establish that eye contact with each student, but be careful not to stare them down. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

Aaron, yes, that value & real life application has to be there for them. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of generational learners

Aaron, I agree that we need to work to understand this generation & help them in the best way possible. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

June, I agree with you and I think part of the problem is that they don't realize they are taking the "easy" route. I have found that it often does not even occur to them that this is the case & that there is another way to learn. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Shawn, it is very frustrating as these students are addicted to their technology. We have to stay engaged with them & help them learn how to disconnect. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Rebecca, you are right that these situations are frustrating & unfortunately our hands are tied until the student asks for the help. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

William, I would agree that the area of reading comprehension is definitely a significant struggle for many students. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Instructional Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Michael, yes those methods can be very helpful with students who may have other challenges in the classroom. Dr. Ryan Meers

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