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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Characteristics of generational learners

Kathleen , these are good questions: 1) I would say that the student must comply with the rules. Presented with the facts, I would disagree that he can multi-task. If he insists on doing this, perhaps he needs to find another program? 2) The cheating is varied with cell phones--some text back & forth & share answers, similar to older generations passing notes. Some will do a search for answers. And others will take pictures of the test questions for sharing with others. Hope this helps. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of generational learners

Rebecca, this is an excellent example of how important it is to understand these differences. Whether generational or simply a learning preference, all of us tend to teach in the way we prefer to learn. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

christopher, I agree that we need to consider how we can incorporate technology into the classroom, while at the same time always keep good instructional methodology in mind. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Edward, these little tricks are great to really assist with retention of key information. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Pamela, this is a good way to check in & see who is really retaining the info & know what might need to be covered again. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Pamela, yes, it really can be used to help the students understand various personalities & embrace diversity. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

david, this is an excellent way to utilize the setting as well as to help your students learn certain routines so they are engaged in the efficiency to get to the learning. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Pamela, this is an excellent synopsis of the key point: the course or subject matter really must be considered in any of these situations. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Kelly, yes, I highly encourage the "borrowing of brains" that most of us have available to us in the presence of the more seasoned instructors. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Kelly, this is very true. The best thing we can do is to demonstrate that we want to help them as much as possible & show our openness to support them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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