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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Positive Outcomes

Vilma, Yes groups are a great way for the students to learn from each other & to demonstrate that leadership. And it is a great way for them to learn how to disagree appropriately. Ryan

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Daniel, Yes, I think the challenge is making things simple and clear for the students while still providing the challenge they need to feel they've accomplished the task. Ryan

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Timothy, These are great ideas and ways of bringing real life to the safety of the classroom. Ryan

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Arlene, Great observation. Think for yourself how many times it took you to learn a brand new concept & often it had to be presented in a few different ways before it really sank in. Ryan

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Julia, Again a great idea. By doing this you're not drawing attention to any one or two students but it helps those who do struggle in this area. Ryan

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Positive Outcomes

Julia, Thank you for pointing out a side benefit of group work. Often this does help students to feel like a greater part of the overall environment/culture. Ryan

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Julia, It really is amazing how valuable the skill of storytelling is. When I worked in the corporate environment, we were working with our execs to become better storytellers! Ryan

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Erica, Great job. This comes from your ability to read the situation & also your comfort with a variety of methods/styles. Ryan

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

This is definitely a challenge. In this situation we may just have to be as patient & help them as much as possible. Ryan

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Erica, A great reminder for us as we're telling our stories/experiences to be emphasizing how the information applies in this situation. Ryan

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