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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Understanding Diverse Learners

Eric, I agree with you. Use those mentors & more experienced instructors that are all around you. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Charles, I like to think of them as pegs on which the students can hang the concepts of the class. They definitely help with recall later on. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Kathryn, a very common problem for many of us. Yes, use that pause & strategic questions & these can be of great help. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Eric, yes & it also helps us to be able to "read" the students & their reactions. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Boyd, this is so true. I don't care how much you know, if you're not enthusiastic about the material & about presenting it to the students, they won't be interested in learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Aprilyn, this is a great idea that sounds like a lot of fun. It also seems that it helps the students get introduced, in a fun way, to the available research & information in the field. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

melanie, I agree that these techniques seem to be the most helpful with these students. And yes, demonstrating our expertise as well as our interest in the students is powerful. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

melanie, that's very interesting, thank you for sharing this learning. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Sandi, I agree in that I've found the references to popular culture seem to resonate & even help with learning the concepts & retention. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

melanie, I agree & in this we need to make sure we are being clear on what they are learning & why it's valuable. Dr. Ryan Meers

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