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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Reasonable Goals

Sondra, this is definitely one of the characteristics of a strong goal. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Customizing Your Presentation

LAURENT, I agree & that is why good preparation is also a key factor. If you are prepared with your materials, you are much more capable of adapting in the moment. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

Patricia, this is an excellent point & illustrates that need for immediate feedback. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Richard, there is an increasing interest in the service learning projects & I agree that they can be a huge benefit to a student's experience, especially is it is a project where they can apply what they are learning. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

James, this is an excellent point & the emphasis needs to be on relevant parameters that may be set by your institution or may be reached through your own careful consideration. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Lance, I would be careful in a sweeping generalization of "inappropriate" as this is a personal opinion & preference. If your institution does not allow this, clearly you should honor that request. Additionally, you may determine that it is best for you to refrain from that interaction, but others may very well reach a different conclusion & have equally valid points as to why they do connect with students via Facebook and LinkedIn. One of the goals we have is to develop our students to be critical thinkers & evaluate our own positions as well as others, we should be… >>>

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Carol, this is a great warning for all of us & a great perspective from a Gen Yer. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Paul, great point to highlight & emphasize. Each class is unique so give it a few trys & also make minor tweaks rather than throw out the whole idea. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Courtney, that is a great & interesting that you are using it during lectures & it is proving valuable. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

James, excellent point. We must take each student as an individual & even their success in each class on an individual basis. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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