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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Providing Support to Students with Learning Disabilities

True, often our students are a good example to us on this. Also I would say a credit to you as I think this shows you have created a supportive environment within the classroom. Ryan

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Reasonable Goals

Yes & a good reasonable goal can honestly help us with prioritization as we know what needs to be done first, second, etc. Ryan

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Yes it's amazing how much of a difference a smile can make. The instructor really does set the mood Ryan

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

A great idea. I would also think this would help with trouble-shooting as they can check to see if correct ingredients were added in the correct way. Ryan

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

This is a great idea & maybe also connect specific points to the learning objectives so they can see the connection. Ryan

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Great summary Deborah. Now let me encourage you to think about how to incorporate these concepts into your class. Ryan

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

I think this is a great idea. And also good job on looking for these opportunities. Some in the culinary arts would be content to say it's already multi-sensory, but you are pushing for more! Great job! Ryan

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Instructional Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Yes & I think using a variety of teaching strategies in general helps all learners, but especially differently abled learners. Use case studies, role plays, lecture, q&a, hands-on, etc to bring the material to life for them. Ask them what they like. Ryan

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Improving Your Communication Skills

I'm not sure what your rules are, but from my standpoint I would say Ad Lib! I teach public speaking, presentation skills & communication courses & one thing I drill into my students is that power point is an aid to your presentation--it should not be your presentation! Use the power point as a general guide or map, not your script. Ryan

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Yes & we need to remember that not all of our students learn the way we do. Adjust your teaching style to accommodate all learners. Ryan

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