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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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Eddie, this is a great strategy & one that is relatively easily & inexpensively implemented; communication between instructors. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Kay, this is my approach as well, that each student gets an individual grade that is based on the group's efforts & their own. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Dr.PAVAN, this is definitely a concern with groups. I generally spend a little time talking about what makes a good group member or team member as this is a skill not just for the classroom but also for their future careers. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

James, this is a constant challenge, but I like to push them on this as they will have to learn this once they are in their work places. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Ma. Louella , I agree & I think it helps them see what is the most important information in the lesson as they see how it is applied. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Gayle, these memorable examples definitely help retention of the key concepts. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

James, yes I like to say that they give our students "pegs" to hang the concepts of the lesson upon. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Dr.PAVAN, yes that eye contact really does help our students feel more engaged & that we are listening. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Carol, this is a great application of the importance of eye contact. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Jana, the movement around the classroom is a great tool to use to keep students engaged. Dr. Ryan Meers

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