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 generational learners

Paula , this is definitely a challenge. I do think there are some parallels we can point out to them as many of them have vast experience with video gaming. They have to work up their skills & abilities in those areas as well similar to what you are speaking about here. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Michael, this is exactly right & it is so key that we help them bridge between theoretical abstracts & concrete skills. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

John, I think this is a great example of a positive use of technology & devices. It also helps the students to see how these illustrations are attached to real life & real people. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Gen Y Students and Technology

John, they are definitely "wired" this way. Another negative I see from this tech connectivity is while this generation seems to be connected to more people, they (generally speaking) don't seem to be able to relate as well individually. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Charla, I agree with your statements regarding the challenges & the positives. I've found that students really have no "out" anymore regarding "I didn't get the assignment" when it is posted & communicated in a variety of forms. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Adrienne , I think this is a great idea for the very reasons stated. How great for a student to be able to walk into any class "armed" with this information. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

charles , you are so right regarding the value of tying the various threads of the class together. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Marcia, I think this is a great strategy & will really help your students in the retention area. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Sharon, yes, it shows that I am willing & eager to continue learning & work hard. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Sherry, and often it allows the learners to be exposed to the information from a different source in a different way & this can help with learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

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