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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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Crystal, you make a great point here. Our approachability & willingness to listen are as much as part of communication as our speaking. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Isaac, so true that eye contact helps with accountability. I don't want my students to feel I'm "watching" them, but I want them to know I'm watching them. Hope that makes sense. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Linsey, all of this is so true. Another word about your voice is to make sure you are taking proper care of your primary instrument by which you make your living. Understand how your voice works & how to use it properly! Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Quebec, it is really interesting to note how good eye contact draws students in & helps to encourage them to participate in the learning environment. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Quebec, we do often worry about the physical nonverbals, but overlook the nonverbals of pitch & tone. As you point out this is important to remember as well. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Laura, these are all to me the most important skills to remember as I am instructing. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Carolyn, you are right that there are many similarities in the various communication methods & good instructional variety. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Charmelia, variety is the spice of life & it is the key to an effective instructional methodology. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Patricia, lots of great comments & reasons here. I especially like your point about validating the students as an important part of the class. This is so important! Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Suzanna, I agree that the eye contact really does help demonstrate to our students that we care & are interested in them. Dr. Ryan Meers

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