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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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Summer, I agree that seating arrangement (if we can move desks/tables) is a great way to help facilitate more discussion & interaction. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Jodi, I agree that in this situation, probably is a good idea to occasionally mix up the seating for variety & interaction sake. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Craig, this is a great strategy & probably can provide some great in the moment case studies as well. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Jodi, that's great to be able to be side by side with your students in the field & grow alongside them. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Donna, you are right that the more interactive our environments are, the more the student will probably learn. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Michael, you are right that eye contact is a very powerful way to engage our students in the learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Ma. Louella , yes this is always a challenge, especially since sometimes we are the first ones who have really explained this to the student. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Jason, yes I think being "connected" with our students helps us to really be able to tell who needs help & assistance. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Dennis, I think you make a good point here & that is some of the associations with the word "tutor." I think overall many think this word means "I'm stupid." So utilizing study groups is a great way to preserve face & still help the student. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Edward, these are all great ideas & I think the key is to be engaged & listening to our students. Dr. Ryan Meers

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