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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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Stephen, multi-tasking is definitely a "skill" possessed by most Gen Yers. However it is important that we help them realize that multi-tasking is not always the best option as it can interfere with their retention. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Stephanie , this is definitely a struggle with info addicted learners. All I can say is keep at it & enforce those rules. Many of your students probably do appreciate it as they find the technology distracting. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Chris, great point here. While the new technologies can be overwhelming & sometimes intimidating, there are many possibilities for improving our instruction. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

ellen, you are very right on all of these points. Another key skill we can teach Gen Yers is to become good customers of information. Often a skill that is lacking when they are bombarded with so much info. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Sandra, this is definitely true. What strategies have you found to be successful? Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Florita, these are all great ideas & I'm thrilled to know you gleaned a lot of learning from the course. Best wishes on incorporating these concepts into your course. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Jan, I think you demonstrate the qualities of a good teacher by considering these aspects. The only suggestion I would have is if you have a smaller class where you can check with all of the students to see if any are allergic & then you won't have to use such a large quantity. Best wishes. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Michele as you point out if we are not current in our field our students know this & it will hurt our credibility. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Michele, you demonstrate a vital skill in teacher/learners; the ability to take that information instantly & think about its application. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Terri, you are right & it is very important that the student let the instructor know of their disability. Dr. Ryan Meers

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