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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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Adam, I completely agree & an additional step would be to have roles for each group member. This way they gain experience & realize the various roles that are played in the groups. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Katelyn, this is great & these stories also will help them as they start to face some of the same situations & problems that you share. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Adam, both of your points are great & I like your point about the noise of the equipment. We must always be considering our classes & individual environments & what we can do to best accommodate each situation. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Theresa, this is an excellent point. We are training the "next generation" of professionals, so let's talk to them like professionals & as colleagues. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

Lairlyn, I agree & we also need to help them to learn how to evaluate the information & use it in connection with the experience. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Joanne, yes & they can learn to defend their decisions & ideas as well as listen to the ideas & opinions as others through this process. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Susan, and this provides a great opportunity for us to teach our students appropriateness in regard to social networks. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Susan, and this provides a great opportunity for us to teach our students appropriateness in regard to social networks. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Joanne, these are the kind of situations that unfortunately arise & we have to deal with in this era of technology. I agree that these measures have to be taken to help prevent cheating. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Jason, this is a great point & one we can all learn from. I think the key is to demonstrate to Gen Yers that they don't have to use technology in every situation. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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