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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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Kimberly , this is a great synopsis of our role as educators & especially as we educate the adult learner. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Jerome, I think this careful walk through of the material & the kind of line by line discussion is key to helping the struggling learner. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Suzelle, these are both excellent ways for you as the instructor to check on the involvement of all the parties. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Roger, I think it is important to separate the group grade & individual grade as you've indicated. This tends to help the concerned students alleviate their fears at least a little bit. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Kimberly , this is a great illustration of the value of movement, especially for a subject where we may not think of a lot of movement. It is important to help keep the students' attention & to make the whole classroom a collective unit. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Skilled Persuader

Alejandro, yes, this is important, but to balance with humility. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Marianne, yes, the emphasis on diversity is a great reason to use groups & a great byproduct. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Terry, this is a great first step as it helps us connect with the students & encourages them to open up to us. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

David, great point, as the pressure mounts it's easier for them to check out, so being aware of this is key. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

david, this is a key aspect of successful group projects & keeping all engaged. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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