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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The Savvy Negotiator

Christine, great points made here. Listening is key & as you said with that listening understanding where the other person is coming from. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Overcoming Resistance

Kim, it really is important to try & see the world from the others' viewpoint. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Charlene, this is definitely true. I think the trick is to give them enough experiential in order to keep them interested in the theory. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Chris, and the shift is that they don't need to retain as much information in their heads as so much is at their fingers. But they do need to know how to process the information, sift through the junk & apply it. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Ted, there really are many great "how to" type videos out there. Again, we need to help our students be smart consumers of this material. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Frank, this is an excellent point regarding their view of technology. We really do need to try & help them realize that it is not a right & that there are benefits to putting them down once in a while. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Chris, yes, if I teach to the various styles then I should be hitting every learner in the class. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of generational learners

Chris, and as you point out many of our students come to us with these deficiencies. The key is to get them to realize that they do need these skills & then to help them acquire them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Curtis , excellent point! While we all would love to skip the small steps, that is the way we gain success & build to the big steps. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Theresa, this is a great way to meet the needs of every student. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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