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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Gen Y Students and Technology

Jaime, yes & the more we help them break away from this addiction & "need" to be constantly connected, the better off they will be in the future. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Bob , yes the more enthusiastic we are about our subject matter, the greater the chance they will be engaged. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of generational learners

Bob , I completely agree that making an effort to listen & understand to one another is key to success & truly finding that common ground. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Michelle, I agree with you. The more we can incorporate experiences that force them to research & learn for themselves, the better we will prepare them for the future. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Richard, good question. For me, I try to keep them active, while not rushing the content, if that makes sense? Don't drag the lecture or belabor a point, but make sure we are thorough with the content itself. It's definitely a dance. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Julia, I wonder if "setting them up for failure" early on & then pointing out that it's because they didn't pay attention? Use this to show them they must be focusing & not on their phones? Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Vincent, yes, the more variety we use in the techniques to get the information into their heads, the better off they will be. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Dallan, yes the more we can help connect the more abstract concepts to emotions, stories, etc the greater chance the students will learn the concepts. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Dallan, yes the color differentiation is a great strategy to use to help the different ideas stand out. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Dallan, this is a great strategy & I think helps to demonstrate the desire to constantly learn & improve. Dr. Ryan Meers

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