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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Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

William, Well put! We sometimes see the potential in a student but they don't see it in themselves & when they're in a group that potential may come out & they be surprised. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

Erik, This is so true, especially when they are going to be groups working on more significant projects over a period of time. While self-forming is nice for the students, we must monitor for this result. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

Paul, That's great! And in today's work place, effective teamwork is a highly valued skill & if we can help our students learn how to help one another in this way they will be at an advantage. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Organizing Students into Groups

Elise, I like this approach as it eases them into the reality of working with individuals that I don't know & didn't select; something they will face in the work world. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Richard, Yes this is a huge benefit of group projects & one that will pay significant dividends in their future jobs if they learn it early on. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Andy , When teaching about teams I emphasize the difference between a group & a team. In my opinion a team is that when all members are actively engaged in using the diversity of their talents, strengths, abilities & experiences toward achieving a common goal. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Andy , I think this comes through a combination of our directions as instructor & developing leadership in the group. This way the path can be clearly laid out & the group can learn a valuable skill of keeping themselves on task. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Andy , You make a great point here . When the students know that we are checking in on them they tend to be much more diligent. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Frederick, Real life examples are a great way to hall our students connect the concepre from the material in the work world. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Frederick, Real life examples are a great way to hall our students connect the concepre from the material in the work world. Dr. Ryan Meers

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