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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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Julie, you bring up a very interesting discussion point/question. I agree with you that we need to be more understanding that they are not intending to be disrespectful. And the balance is to help Gen Y students understand how their behavior is perceived. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Nicole, yes, understanding the various styles is important. And by knowing how we prefer to learn we can be more aware of when we're teaching to ourselves rather than the class as a whole. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

renita, and by showing the strengths & weaknesses hopefully the students can get a stronger feel for working with the diversity in the room. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

George , I really like the idea of the debrief as it forces them to think through "why" what happened did, rather than it just happening. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

renita, I like the way you use colors as it helps set the standard for the students & they know where to put the information in their heads based on color. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Hank, this is a great idea as it can be motivating & incorporates the class material into the lecture/discussion. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

renita, and this is a great example to your students of how the learning never ends & they must stay on top of the field. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Jon, this is a significant challenge as many don't want to be labeled or separated because of this. Yet, if we can help them see the problem they will then ask for help. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Travis, it definitely is; I think this is an ongoing struggle/tension that we have to keep in front of us so we continue to walk that fine line. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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