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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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Kay, thank you for your comments here. I think this helps illustrate why using student groups are important. These really are skills they will use in the workplace. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

William, it really does help them see the connection of classroom content to career application. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Kay, so true. It really does help us engage them & also, as you said, determine if they are with us or not. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Russell, great job in nailing the benefits of being mobile in the classroom. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Matthew, this is an important skill for an instructor. One thing I've found helpful is to write down some really thought provoking questions ahead of time so the students are really challenged to think. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Jerry, it really is amazing how much more interesting a lecture can be simply by varying tone & volume. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Arleen, finding the right pace in our lectures is very important & a vital communication skill. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Capable Coach

Todd, well put! Coaches can come from a variety of positions & really should be a group effort. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Kevin, great point. And be ready to challenge them on their sources, in a positive way. As has been said, they're used to finding info, but not necessarily checking the authority behind it. They may challenge you with a less than reliable source, so this can be used to demonstrate the need to check the source's credibility. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Roberto, yes the more variety we can add in the way of visual aids or activities, the more engaged our students will be. Dr. Ryan Meers

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