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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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Dawn, I would argue that these were not well designed group projects. Those that are truly well designed with intentionality given to the grading typically have good success. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Cindy, both of these are great goals & important to do to really keep our students' attention. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Effective Presenter

Martin, all of these are great questions to ask in light of preparing your presentation whether it be a class lecture or another type of presentation. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

Jason, this is very true & I would add smart delegation to the list of important skills for new supervisors. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

James, this is a good example of finding that balance & even using technology to free up some class time for other material. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Randy, yes & really the face to face communication is desired by most individuals. While today's students are used to technology, they really do still crave the personal connection. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Bob, yes, we must help them learn to utilize those thinking skills as well as being able to access information at the touch of a button. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Gordon, had this conversation the other day about take home tests & open book. There is definitely a misperception that these tests are easier whereas usually they are actually harder. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Bob, I had an interesting conversation with some Gen Y students about this very thing. Their own perceptions was that they have lost something with their over reliance on pulling up information rather than memorizing. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Jessica, yes, all of these things are a great way to get the students engaged & enlivened for the learning. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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