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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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Ledio, definitely true. I like to use the real life experiences to generate the interest of all students, but especially these who are really focused on the practical application. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Marita, this is an ongoing challenge. The more we can help these students slow down & process the information the greater their chances of being successful. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Marita, these are a couple of nice & inexpensive ways to use variety in the classroom. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Establishing Expectations with your Manager

Susana, these are great points to remember. It is especially important that we check on the agreement on the key ideas & points as that can be disastrous if we don't. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Capable Coach

Jessica, this is a great distinction between the two areas. The focus in coaching really needs to be on the development side of things. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Diane, these are all great strategies that should really help connect with this generation of learners. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

shawn, I would definitely say that it has to be evaluated & considered for the individual classes & students. It is not a must or a necessity in every class, but for some there may be a good use for learning/teaching through this technology. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of generational learners

shawn, I would agree with you, especially on the attention to detail. I believe this is where we can help them by emphasizing the need for detailed work & holding them accountable. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Carmen, you are so right. While there are many ways of teaching, we do need to make sure that we are trying to incorporate technology when possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Robert, yes & also to help them develop those critical thinking & problem solving skills. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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