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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Engaging Gen Y Learners

lori, and these methods encourage the students to share their ideas & to be ready to "defend" why they came to these conclusions. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Jay, seating arrangement really can makke a big difference in our classes & definitely worth consideration if we have the ability to adjust rooms. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Jay, this is so true & I would say important when we're lecturing on a topic we've covered many times. This keeps it fresh & engaging. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

cynthia, and this is a great example of how we can be flexible in working with these students & helping them with what they need. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

cynthia, and this is a great example of how we can be flexible in working with these students & helping them with what they need. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Sarah , this is a great approach as it gives you that real time feedback so you can adjust & help as needed. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

John, I am a firm believer in the power of questions & prompting thinking & analysis through the use of good, powerful & insightful questions. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Sarah , I've found this to be true as well. They are more willing to share with the smaller group & this increases that willingness to share with the larger group. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Nancy, I agree that these type of evaluations are very helpful & somewhat critical to successful group work. This can also provide a great feedback/self-awareness tool for group members to see how they perceive themselves vs how others perceive them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Organizing Students into Groups

Karl, I agree completely. This is a great method for helping all students learn the material & retain the information. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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