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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The Capable Coach

George, I agree that coaching can happen in the moment & has that eye on the long-term development of the employee. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Timothy, you always want to follow the protocol established by your school. However this, in my opinion, does not prevent you from offering assistance to these students in any way you can. Offering to tutor them or (if allowed) provide more time on tests/quizzes until they have an official protocol from someone in authority on this can be helpful. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Renee, I completely agree with you. I also think it's important to have a method for evaluation for when groups meet outside the classroom. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Stefano, this is definitely true & helps to encourage their participation in the future. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Renee, I think you hit on an important aspect of eye contact here. Just as we depend on the responses of our students, they also depend on our facial reactions for their feedback. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Stefano, this is definitely a challenge that we are increasingly facing in our classrooms. I think you handle it very professionally & hopefully the domestic students will learn to be patient & understanding. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Social Networks

Dara, you are right that this has to be carefully monitored & we have to encourage our students to remain professional. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

David, great summary of some of the struggles that we face with this generation of students. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Charlotte, yes this can be very frustrating & we need to try & help our students learn the balance between instant gratification & effective research. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Nicole, this is definitely a challenge. The only thing I can really suggest is to force them since you are the classroom instructor & use this position to get them to do it. Dr. Ryan Meers

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