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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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Stephanie, Sadly this is all too often the case & while we want to do what we can to help we are limited without an official diagnosis. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Scott, This is a good approach as it helps them make the connections between the abstract & the concrete. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Christopher, You are right that this is the best approach especially when our resources are limited. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Stephanie, This is a good question & actually groups of 4-5 work really well, sometimes better than the larger groups. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Christopher, So true & really interesting to note how big of a difference a little humor can make in the classroom. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Reasonable Goals

Danielle, you are right that often the difference is perception & what resources are available. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Establishing Expectations with your Manager

Linda, this is a great point & highlights the value of communication & also both parties being open & honest. Your steps show your president that you want to work with him & help him be successful too. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

cynthia, I heard a great quote about this the other day from a psychologist: "People who think they have ADD/ADHD often just have a severe case of modern life." A good reminder that many times we need to take ownership & learn to filter for ourselves & not look for an excuse. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Craig, the balancing act is a difficult one but can yield important results. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Harold, this is a great point & while we don't want to "brag" we do need to highlight our experience & subject matter expertise. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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