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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Maintaining Eye Contact

Jennifer, it really does help the students feel connected to you & to the content. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Joseph, this is a creative idea & we do know that the movement can help with retention of concepts & facts. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Gregrey, and this also helps you to reach the variety of learners that are in your classes. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Capable Coach

Cynthia, I agree that coaching is definitely focused on the long-term development & I also believe there is value in good, effective managing. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Effective Presenter

Paul, this is why I highly recommend arriving at your presentation destination well in advance so you are not rushed & flustered. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

kathy, this is a great point & too often we associate compassion with being a push-over. This is not true, but rather shows our concern. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

Hope, and as you point out, the key is to truly know your staff so you can properly delegate. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Kandy, I like your approach of pulling in the contemporary articles & reading. This is a great example to the students. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

ANDREA, you cannot make them share with you but I've found that by demonstrating I want to help & being open & receptive to the students that this can help alleviate that tension & break the ice a little (so to speak). Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

ANDREA, this is a great point to make. If nothing else, the group projects can be a welcome break for the norm of the lecture/power point. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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