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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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

christopher, and unfortunately in these instances there isn't much that we, as faculty, can do. You are right that most likely he had a learning disability that as a result affected his motivation. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

christopher, this is great as it demonstrates your willingness & desire to help them in any way possible. When we demonstrate this concern for the students, often it encourages them to provide the effort that's needed/expected on their part. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

joyce, this is very true & a good reason for providing grading criteria & rubrics prior to the process & project. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

christopher, this is a great idea & point to be made. We cannot disregard either form as they work together for the whole message. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Capable Coach

carol, and I think ideally we find both sets of skills in those who are in positions of formal "authority" in our organizations as we need those coach/leader skills & we also need some good management skills. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of generational learners

Lisa, and I think the most success comes when the different generations make a strong effort to understand each other & how we approach life differently. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

John, this is an excellent point to help them stay engaged & also to keep them accountable. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Jon, this is an important step & also one that can be somewhat challenging to balance. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Tim, yes, & many organizations are using these sites for searching for candidates. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Tim, and most of them will be working in team-based environments so the more they can get used to that now, the better. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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