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.

Website

http://www.maxknowledge.com/faculty.php?id=11172

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Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Memorable Examples

Jenny, yes and those connections can really help them with retention of key information & details later on. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Jenny, it really does seem to open a door for the student to approach the instructor when needed. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Jonathan, all of these are great observations. It really does help us to connect with our students. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Jerri, using a more simple vocabulary does really help our students understand the more complicated concepts. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Michelle, this is very true & really will help include everyone. I also think it makes it so there really is no "back" of the room. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Monica, this is very true, knowing backgrounds, generational makeup, etc really helps with the communication. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Using Social Networks

Pamela, I agree. I've found a struggle in helping students to understand the difference between personal & professional, especially in social networking. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

carole, you are very right; I would almost say they "demand" more feedback & relevancy than older learners. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Pamela, I have found this to be the case too. I've also found that it has forced me to be better prepared as I can't just pull out the old notes & ppt every time. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Donna, you are very well immersed in this type of learning environment for sure. Dr. Ryan Meers

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