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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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Brian, I think this demonstrates the various uses to which we can put student groups. In your case, you wouldn't want a group welding, but you can use the groups to demonstrate. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

travis, this is a great point as it helps really show what these careers are all about & to get excited about the reality. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

travis, this is a great point as it helps really show what these careers are all about & to get excited about the reality. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Edson, I like your statement about a better learning environment. That is not limited to the front of the room & by moving around I make the entire class that environment. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Nancy, I definitely am a big fan of humor or craziness as you said. Clearly it has to be appropriate & kept in balance, but it can really help at times. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Coaching Process

David, this is a great strategy as it allows the employee to own the solution to their own challenges. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Customizing Your Presentation

Jonathan, I like these ideas, especially the one of asking the audience their concerns or thoughts. Generally they will be ideas you already have & it allows you to tailor (as you said) a little more. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Jacquelyn , this is the most comfortable method of communication for many of our students. And while this may be difficult for us, it may be helpful to them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

jason, this is a great technique that is inexpensive & can really help certain parts of information off from others. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

jason, this is great as it helps your students see that you too are in the process of learning & growing every day. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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