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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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Mark, yes, because of the availability of information, it seems a struggle sometimes for this generation to stay focused on the task at hand. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

ILEANA, thank you for demonstrating ways that we can incorporate the technology into our courses to best help these learners. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Lori , this is a great way to help with retention of course concepts. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

Mary, yes, when the student is willing to share this information & also discuss strategies that have helped in the past, we are in a much better position to help now. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Instructional Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Diane, I agree that often this is a very easy way to provide the help they need. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Rebecca, I agree with you so much. Those life experiences & humorous moments are great ways to solidify the learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Assessing Student Learning Needs

Mary, I think this is a great strategy to really help get a feel for where each of your students are in their skills. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Robert, I agree that we cannot abdicate our responsibility to monitor the groups. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Martha, I agree this is a challenge. One way I've tried to meet this challenge is to have the students provide feedback & even a score for their team members. While not perfect, it does help give a little more perspective on how the group functioned. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Rebecca, this is definitely one of the on-going challenges of group work. I believe we need to give a little more attention to preparing students for group work & developing the skills they need to be an effective team member. Dr. Ryan Meers

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