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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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Michael, this is an excellent point & one that I had not really considered. I think the key with this is that we teach them to be wise consumers of the vast information that is available. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Jennifer, I too love this approach as it helps mix things up, can highlight different ideas/concepts, & it is inexpensive. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Curtis, yes & this is best accomplished by talking with our students & getting to know them & opening those lines of communication. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Kurtis, this is very true. Our job is to help facilitate their success & make that possible, not hand them the grades or passing of the class. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Curtis, and I've found that these illustrations can be great "triggers" for the class as they are reviewing & even taking the tests. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Understanding Diverse Learners

Brandon, yes, this is a great exercise & one I like to do as well. Obviously with larger classes this is more of a challenge, but I can accomplish this by having them fill out a personal bio, either on paper or through the LMS portal for my class. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Carol, this also helps those who may be shy or holding back to contribute & encourages the more vocal to step back as dominating can be viewed negatively & impact their grade as well. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Terry, one of the ongoing challenges of these types of groups. Sometimes if you can divide the work up or have specific roles for group members this can help distribute the work. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Curtis, this is a great skill to develop & one that can be challenging. There are some good books out there about powerful questions & using the Socratic method that might prove helpful. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Reasonable Goals

Malerie, yes, we have to keep focused to make sure our goals are kept in the forefront of our thinking. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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