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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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Richard, the different colors for different topics or ideas or subjects is a great way to help all of the students in distinguishing the information. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Sharon, this is a great way to keep the content fresh & also to develop in your own instructional methods as you incorporate the new techniques/info into the teaching. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Instructional Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

ATUL, yes, the more variety we can use in our instructional methods, the greater chance we have of helping all our students be as successful as possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

Jeremy, I agree & I think the many technological gadgets we have contribute to this issue rising in the classroom. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Wenda, these are great points & a great idea regarding allowing the students to record the lecture if this would be helpful to them in remembering the concepts & new words. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Clyde, this is so true & this is why we need to make sure that we are using as many teaching strategies as possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Jeremy, pre-tests are a great way to determine the knowledge & understanding level going into the material. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Clyde, I agree this is a great benefit of student groups & if we structure them right & help them learn the skills to work in this environment it can be a huge help for their future careers. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Sheena, this is definitely a challenge with groups. I like to use an individual grading format that allows the group members to grade each other (anonymously of course) & have found that this helps some with the sharing of the work. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Jeremy, this is so true & also helps build excitement for their future career which helps with retention. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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