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.

Website

http://www.maxknowledge.com/faculty.php?id=11172

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Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Qiana, our moving around & presence definitely helps with accountability. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Joseph, this is a great idea as it helps reinforce what has already been taught & also gives them another exposure to the vocabulary. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

gbolahan, I think this is a great illustration of knowing your individual classes & what will best meet their learning needs. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Carrie, you are right that this adds a level of accountability & also makes ourselves available. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Geneveva, I agree with you that we want to be helpful to our students, however it is our classroom & we need to make sure that the focus in on learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Shawn, I agree that these "soft skills" are very important in our communication abilities. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Alison, I agree with you. I would personally put this skill under the category of listening skills, an integral part of communication. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Alan , the course objectives really are important as they help the students see the connection between what we are teaching & the "real world." Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Monica, yes, if we can't communicate effectively then we are essentially wasting our time & our students' time. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

jeffrey, you are right. We may have a lot of great content, but if we can't be heard what good does it do? Dr. Ryan Meers

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