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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Reasonable Goals

Rebecca, yes, you nailed it right on the head. The goal must stretch us, yet definitely be something we can accomplish. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

Ronald, yes, there are some job specific skills. I would say that a supervisor should know the job that his/her reports are doing, but make sure that he/she is not doing it for them but needs to focus on leading. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Leader as a Coach

Timothy , yes, subtlelty in coaching is a good idea. It is also important for our reports to know that they can bring their challenges & aspirations to us for some good advice. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

Brandon, I agree. This is definitely the heart & value of experiential learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Jodi, that is a great way to challenge them & to adapt to their comfort with shorter time frames. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Holly, this is precisely why we need to make sure that we are recognizing the value of the quick information era & helping them learn the value of the library & the "slower" information resources. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Thomas, I agree & I think by bringing in the new technology we can demonstrate that often the core/basic concepts don't change, just the tools. If we don't show this, there may be a temptation for our students to assume the basics are outdated as well as our technology. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Beth, I agree that when possible we should try to mix up the generations in the groups for the very reasons you state here. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Beth, this is one of the first things I harp on with my public speaking students. It portrays weakness & a lack of self-assurance when we do not make eye contact. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Beth, and I think in these situations we have to show them that we want to help & remind them of the resources available. Dr. Ryan Meers

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