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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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Barbara, I think the key in what you are saying here is a willingness to be available to & help the students. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

Barbara, these are all great outcomes that truly help prepare our students for the work place. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Barbara, I agree that by carefully considering the makeup of the groups we can help better ensure that they stay focused on the task. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Thomas, yes I think we underestimate the power of eye contact to gauge understanding. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Donte, yes the eye contact is a powerful way to engage our students in the classroom & the content. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Heather, tied into slowing down is making sure that you're controlling your nerves as much as possible. Take a deep breath & remember that you are the instructor & yes, slow down. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Sheena, you are very right on your points here. The variety we incorporate into our presentations & teaching help to communicate even more effectively. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Customizing Your Presentation

keelan, you are so right; in my opinion nothing can replace effective audience analysis. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

James, this is definitely a danger for many of us. Sometimes those illustrations that are seemingly unrelated can work well, but as you said, we have to keep the main point in mind. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

James, I think this is a great way to encourage better speaking & writing skills, through modeling as well as assignments. Dr. Ryan Meers

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