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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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Michael, yes, the more you can move around the room the more confident you appear & the more respect you will have in the eyes of the students. I believe moving around during the test is a good idea & as long as you aren't "hovering" over a student it should not be problematic. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Setting Workplace Priorities

Thomas, yes, a manager who tends to pacesetting (micromanaging) will expect to see this in others. As you said, demonstrating that your leadership approach still gets results is crucial to helping him/her see the benefits. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

antonio, yes, whether large or small group, these discussions seem to work very well in helping students understand the material Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Rebecca, yes, pushing them on these skills is so important as they move forward in their careers. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Emma, this is very true especially given the use of technology. If you lag at all, the phones will come out & it's hard to regroup. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

LaToya, yes, when we can connect the memory recall to the solidifying of concepts & ideas, it's golden. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

LaToya, great points here. I especially like your last point regarding knowing our individual classes & students & how this changes from section to section or term to term. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

LaToya, I agree with this as the more I teach a course or subject the more I learn about that particular area & therefore the better instructor I become. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

beverly, there really are many ways we can improve ourselves as instructors & professionals. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Providing Support to Students with Learning Disabilities

DONNA, further education & knowledge seeking really is a key to helping these students. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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