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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Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Social Networks

David, yes, we need to make sure that they are truly learning the content. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

David, while we may get frustrated with all of the technology, sometimes meeting them halfway or where they are can be a good bridge. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Sherri, this is a great point & definitely the multi-generation classroom poses many special challenges. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Mike, there is defintely a need with this generation to balance the use of technology with requiring them to truly think & learn. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Thomas, this is a great strategy to cement these new concepts into the minds of the learners. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

maria, I love case studies as it does really show how the concepts learned apply in real life. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Shannon, glad to know the information was useful. And yes, the seating arrangement really can help facilitate even more discussion & interaction. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

maria, yes, this is a great idea & especially important in a field such as fashion design. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Thomas, this is a great illustration of the need to stay up to date on new developments, while also remembering the importance of the core or the basics. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Marco , I completely agree with you. The most effective instructors can pull analogies out of thin air & these really are useful in helping our students recall the information. Dr. Ryan Meers

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