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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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

lloyd, this is a great technique as it helps connect the concepts to "real life" & they can see the application. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Michael, I would agree that this is a significant concern for me as well. My biggest concern is with the critical thinking & decision making abilities that seem to be lacking. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Scott, I would agree that Gen Y still really enjoys the face to face & personal interaction. And they also have some expectations regarding instructors & their use of technology. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Pilar, this is an area I have struggled in. I don't want students to memorize useless facts, yet they do need to learn & stretch their minds. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Billie, so true! We need to adapt to these students, yet also try to help them learn to learn in other ways. (by the way, I read your post to my wife & we laughed as our children are definitely representative of your last sentence!) Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Harry, you are right that they will pull out those phones as soon as you pause to take a breath. Our school works hard to try & get them to pull their heads up & pay attention to those around them. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

lloyd, yes, I sometimes think our approach needs to be to totally exhaust these learners so they stay engaged the whole time. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

drew, you are right that often there seems to be a great desire to discuss, but not necessarily to discover. Makes me wonder about their listening skills... Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Sandy, this is a great technique that really helps to engage the learners & prepare them for the day. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Sandy, any kind of alternative arrangement seems to be a nice break for the students & a way to stimulate more discussion. Dr. Ryan Meers

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