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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Organizing Students into Groups

judith, yes these are all great things to be aware of & monitor as we are determining groups. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

TERESITA, yes the more we can use these memorable examples the more our students will probably retain the information. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Philp , yes great point & one that we must keep in mind. While there are generalities, we have to remember specific cultures. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

judith, I agree that this is really important with adult learners as it helps communicate the respect. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Jeff, I agree that audience analysis & reading the room is one of the most important skills. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Andrea, and I think understanding effective communication helps to write or speak clearly. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Andrea, that is a great strategy & as you said, helps communicate the "nonverbals" in nonverbal environment. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Kevin, you are very right about this. An important issue to discuss. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Social Networks

Joanne, I agree that Gen Yers tend to find multiple uses for social media. Older generations actually use these just for connecting whereas Gen Yers find multiple uses. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Kevin, while that is sad...I'm not sure I could've kept a straight face in that situation. It's sad, but funny! Dr. Ryan Meers

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