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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Customizing Your Presentation

Woei, this is great advice & see if you can weave the other topics into your presentation. This really helps with the flow of the messages. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

Barbara, and I've found a key part of this is being willing to listen to those ideas when they are offered. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Ronda, and I want to highlight what you said about "lesson planning." These activities should be planned in advance that way they are connected to content & learning & not just "add-ons." Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Cheryl, and the ability to see things from differing perspectives & ideas is a great skill. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Cheryl, yes, being open to learn new things is a great way to keep our instruction fresh. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Candace, yes, we have to demonstrate, as the instructors, our willingness to listen to them & help them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Candace, yes, we have to demonstrate, as the instructors, our willingness to listen to them & help them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Candace, and it helps them see that we value their experiences & they learn from the practical lessons. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Karen, this is definitely an argument for strong self-monitoring to try to make sure we are helping all of our students be successful. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Candace, I don't think there is a definite "don't let them choose their own groups" rule, but this can lead to problems as they may tend to group on a social basis, rather than on a getting work done basis. Depending on what the groups are used for, this may or may not be as big of an issue. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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