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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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

richard, yes, the repetition is key to solidifying the concepts in students' minds. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Paul, this is encouraging & perhaps an opportunity for the future to encourage this kind of discussion & group forming. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Paul, yes, the more variety we use in our presentations the greater chance we will reach all learners in our classes. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

richard, the horse shoe shape is one of the most effective ways I have found for desk placement as I can move around & it facilitates discussion among the students. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Aaron, this is so true & there are many ways we can stay up to date with our areas of expertise. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Reasonable Goals

Amanda, so true, the goals must be challenging, but attainable. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Michael, yes, this is a great strategy & it validates the fact that they too have experiences & have learned from them & as you point out it encourages them to become active members of the learning community. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Michael, I think this is an ongoing concern with many instructors. I don't wish to sound "head in the sand" but personally I believe there will also be a demand & need for the face to face interaction between teacher & student. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Michael, smart phones can be put to good use if we control them & through this we can help our students to learn appropriateness. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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