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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Assessing Student Learning Needs

William, this is an excellent way to start as with some groups you may be able to move forward a little faster than others. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Hugh, yes, to a certain extent it is a matter of setting the right expectations & then following up on those. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Michael, this is a good idea for incorporating groups into a subject where it may not always be the perfect fit. I think the idea of having them explain the solution is great as it helps them with critical thinking in being able to articulate their decisions. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Hugh, yes, this is a great statement & it can really provide a peg for remembering content. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Virginia, the more you can integrate your own experiences & real life stories, the more the information will come alive & have practicality for them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Ceola, and the value of learning to listen to the ideas & opinions of others is also key to success in the workplace. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Reasonable Goals

Katrena, yes, they must be reasonable & achievable. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Effective Presenter

Debbie Kay, this is a great method, especially for these situations where we need to be motivational & inspiring. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

Melissa, yes, communication is an invaluable aspect. And we need to be careful that it's not just quantity of communication, but quality as well & listening is part of communication. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

jennifer, yes, I like to push on the critical thinking skills as much as possible & incorporate wherever possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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