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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Maintaining Eye Contact

Jane, this is an excellent point. I would say if you do use power point, make them the general outline so students have a structure but they still must engage with you & your discussion. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

John, you have a great point here about uniting with the students. What we dont' realize is that often when we stand behind our lectern or by our desk we are creating a barrier or gulf between us & the students. This makes it easier for them to disengage & so we must keep them engaged & moving helps with this. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Skilled Persuader

Molly, yes by building the relationship we can keep the focus off of the personal & have a greater chance of negotiating. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

Mike, yes, this generation thrives with the interactive. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Mike, agreed & the lecture is just one part of the overall package that we need to bring to our students to help them grasp the big picture & the core of what we wish them to get. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Melinda, this is a great strategy as it helps with both retention & immediate understanding. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Clare, you are so right that we need to keep up with our field but also with the teaching profession & stay innovative in that arena too. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

John, the individual attention & help really is a powerful way to help the learners who are struggling. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Oscar, yes all of these are great ways to really assess where our students are & best help them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Karine, both the longer time & the one-one conversations are great ways to provide help & support to our students who may be struggling somewhat. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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