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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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Judith, I agree. I too like the combination of the grades, individual & group. I agree also that monitoring the groups is very important. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Aaron, this is a good observation to make & definitely something to watch. I think mixing the groups up helps some with this. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Kundukisa, you're right about this. Making eye contact demonstrates that we are in control in the classroom & also helps establish that connection with our students. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Mitessa, yes when we move around the classroom & really try to connect with the students it really does show our students that we respect our students. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Cleider, and I think our students appreciate it knowing that we're keeping them on task & that they need to focus on our class. Of course we have to make it worth their while. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Aaron, it is very interesting to see how just a little bit of movement around the classroom really does help communicate that you are part of the class as much as the students. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Judith, it is always a good idea to test visuals & hearing levels at a variety of places around the room. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Mike, yes asking questions of our students is a great way to assess levels of understanding of our students & also a great way to lead them to deeper levels of discovery. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Lawrence, clarity in our speaking is so important as it helps us communicate our clarity of thoughts. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Customizing Your Presentation

Aaron, this is a great idea, thanks for sharing! Dr. Ryan Meers

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