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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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Tom, yes, there are many resources out there that we can use. And keep refining, that is how we continue to improve ourselves. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Velma, these are all great reasons for movement in the classroom. Let me encourage you to keep pushing yourself & continue to work on moving away from the podium. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Reasonable Goals

Dan, I guess I would say that if the goal is too uneasily met then it is an unreasonable goal. And the goals that are attainable, but demand extra effort & work are reasonable, they are just stretching. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of generational learners

Deborah, this is definitely true no matter the generation or the type of learner. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Ann, I've also found that it's helpful to ask them for help/input on the tech side of things; they seem to enjoy helping in this way. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Aaron, this is a great demonstration of how we can engage these learners in our classes & also embrace newer technology. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Edwardo, yes, this provides great pegs for them on which to hang the class concepts. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Esperanza, this is a great technique to really set the stage for the learning of the day. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

David, yes, using seating (when possible) is a great & rather inexpensive way to help with the learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Providing Support to Students with Learning Disabilities

Renee, I really like the idea of asking the student how you can best help & also of borrowing ideas from other instructors. Dr. Ryan Meers

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