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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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Ardiana, the real world examples really are a great way to solidify the learning that occurs at the theoretical level. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Ardiana, this can be helpful as long as the students don't feel like they are being put into groups. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Ardiana, this is so true & it also helps us to be more engaged with the content as we have to think of these creative ways which really does take more connection than just lecture. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Nichelle, this really can be an encouraging reminder. I teach a course on leadership & communication. One of my students made a "word cloud" representing her philosophy of leadership & posted it on FB. This was encouraging to me as it shows she's getting it & also gave me an idea for an assignment for the next time I teach this course. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Sheila, this is an excellent point & serves as a great reminder to consider the diversity that is present in our classrooms. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Eric, I definiitely believe this would be helpful. The words associated with movements & gestures has been proven to help even more with retention. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Sheila, yes the use of multi-sensory aids can be a great way to engage students in the larning. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Sheila, many career fields dictate that we stay up to date on content & I'm glad to see you also stay abreast of educational methods. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Tony, yes, I have found this to be true & I find myself thinking of many ways to implement new information. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Pam, this is a great way to provide the assistance that struggling students often need. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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