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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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Greg, yes and helps them to learn to accurately express their ideas & opinions. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Melissa, this is a good idea & can help them compare & contrast the various answers. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Patti, yes, the social network sites can provide a great way to network & interact with professionals in their fields. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Melissa, yes, unfortunately they have often not developed strong etiquette or interpersonal skills. One of the greatest gifts we can give this generation is to help them learn these skills now. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of generational learners

Melissa, yes, the more we can reach a variety of learners by using a variety of teaching styles the greater chance we have of engaging all learners. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Kathryn, yes & make sure that the technology is meaningfully & appropriately incorporated. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Kaitlin, the use of flash cards is a tried & true method for memorizing & retaining large amounts of information. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Dianne, these are all great strategies that will help students recall the information as well as keeping them engaged with the course material. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Cheryl, yes, when we can connect the concepts to emotion or memborable stories, the students will most likely remember better. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Dianne, this is a great synopsis of this activity. It also serves to show how we can design our own learning activities to really engage all types of learners. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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