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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Assessing Student Learning Needs

shawn, yes, this is a great idea for an alternative assessment & provides even more value to the use of learning groups. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Nevine, and this is an excellent reason to use the groups in our classes as it helps to prepare them for their work environments. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Sandi, this is definitely an ongoing challenge & requires us to spend some time teaching our students the skills they need to seek the ideas of others & to share their own when appropriate. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Oscar, this is true & additionally it also shows each student that I care about him/her & want them to be successful. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Nancy, this is an excellent idea as it really does keep the entire class engaged in the learning & feel a part of the process. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Gail, this is very true. We must make sure that our nonverbal & verbal messages are consistent & communicating what we want them to. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Laura, trust is clearly a significant issue with any generation, but seems more tenuous with the Gen Y students. Building that credibility & trust are key to success with them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Wendy, this is a great point as it really helps our students to be able to think critically through various situations & come to appropriate conclusions. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Mary, I would agree that the "natural" feel with technology is interesting with the Gen Y students. I think this then provides an opportunity for helping them learn how to communicate even more effectively. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Jordan, this is a great approach & the objectives are very helpful to the students to know where you are in the course/lesson & how things are proceeding. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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