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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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

Kathryn, and unfortunately unless the student tells you about an official diagnosis, you cannot ask. But being aware & seeking to help them is a great first step. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Rita, this is definitely a challenge & we need to help them work through the mistakes as you've mentioned as there is so much to learn there. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Michael, this is a great idea & you are right that the hands on is very appropriate for many of the students in the various trades. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Terry, yes the accountability factor is huge & we need to try & hold this up as much as possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Lawrence , one way I've found is to keep things moving. This may mean breaking up a longer lecture with quick hit discussions or paired conversations. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Capable Coach

Dan , excellent point made here. Our roles as "supervisors/managers" really call for a balance between the different skills & aspects of what's going on here. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Effective Presenter

Thomas, all of these are wonderful ideas to keep in mind as we seek to be as effective as possible with our presentations. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Donald, this is definitely true & an angle we need to emphasize. The hands on, experiential learning really is key. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Donald, this is definitely true & an angle we need to emphasize. The hands on, experiential learning really is key. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Donald, this is definitely a valid point. Youtube can be a great resource for some of the "how to" instructions but be mindful of who is sponsoring. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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