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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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Robert , these are all definitely challenges with groups. I've found that if I provide the needed structure typically the groups perform better. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Memorable Examples

Robert , this is true & the memorable examples also provide the real life contexts for the theories/ideas in class. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Robert , this is all good advice, especially the point about being clear & precise. Students like to know what they should be learning & also what is expected from them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Coaching Process

Michael, this is a great approach as you can point to specifics & you are tying it to important outcomes. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

Laura, and when we actually listen & demonstrate we care, we build trust with our employees. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Edward, and really this is one of our roles as instructors to help our students learn appropriateness & discernment in regard to the variety of information that is out there. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Susie, yes, I've found that this is a great approach. And the reality is that they will work in jobs that do not require memorization (by & large) but they need to know how to access & filter information. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Becki, yes, I think the more we can encourage the younger students to see a variety of ways of learning & developing their minds, the more they will be positioned for success. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Katie, colors can also be used on class notes & even tests to help highlight certain ideas or sections. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Aprilyn, this shows the adapatability & flexibility as well as creativity that we can have in our classrooms. We can't implement all of these ideas in every situation but we can try our best. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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