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

Maryl, this is true. Another idea is to write them on the white board & then at the end of class, snap a picture with your phone or camera. Then you can go back & look at them & maybe address the really key questions briefly but thoroughly in an email. Like, "Thanks for the great discussion today. Here are a couple of questions we didn't get to, but I want to answer..." Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Ana, this is so true & so important, the organization & planning. Groups should not be used because I don't know what else to do, but as a result of careful planning. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Maryl, yes, the real life examples & stories are great. And, in case anyone is worried about the confidentiality, the details are needed as the students get the idea without the private information. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Reasonable Goals

Rose, yes, excellent synopsis of what makes a good goal. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Effective Presenter

Samuel, these are all key aspects of preparing an effective & engaging presentation. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

Maggie, these are all great qualities; I especially like staying calm under pressure. This has proven true many times for me. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of generational learners

Richard, yes, while we teach classes, we really teach individuals & we need to try to reach them in the most effective way possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Wendy, this is a good comment & you are right that we should not blame it all on technology. I think tech becomes the easy scapegoat when in reality there are many issues to be addressed. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Nastassia, this is excellent as it shows that you have 7 years of experience, rather than just 1 year of experience repeated 7 times. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Providing Support to Students with Learning Disabilities

Jamie, yes, as simple as this sounds it is actually one of the best ways to help students who are struggling. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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