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 Generation Y Learners

Ryan, it can be frustrating but I think all of the techniques you described here are great ones to really help keep the attention. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Thomas, this is a great way to keep the information fresh & ready for the students. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Robbi, I agree that our goal should be to help students as "quietly" as possible. We do not want to embarrass anyone. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Nancy, the comparison is a great idea as it can help the students realize how far they have come & how much they have learned. Hopefully this carries into other classes in which they might be intimidated but remember that they can have success. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Jaquana, this is great self-awareness & a great strategy to help you with that. Also being aware of extra hand movements, etc that might be distracting. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

Christopher, this is a great point that helps in understanding this generation. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

David, yes the experiential learning is significant for this generation. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Christopher, it definitely is a matter of personal choice regarding the tools you would use. I think this idea of Google voice is a great one for connecting & informing. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Christopher, I agree that we need to find ways to keep the attention. Often it's by interjecting a video or clip & then shifting to discussion & then briefly to lecture. This tends to help with attention. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Lydia, and the more we can model those skils of hearing & listening to another's opinions the more our students will learn from us. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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