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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Understanding Diverse Learners

Carolyn, this is true & some of the students require a little extra attention. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Organizing Students into Groups

Paul, and selecting the groups for them can be a great way to preppare them to work with a variety of people. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Anthony, and the small groups are a great way to make these students more comfortable in sharing their ideas & opinions with others. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Carolyn, I like to have clearly explained & delineated roles for the group members; this seems to help with the division of duties. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Carolyn, the eye contact really is a great way to establish that important connection with the students. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

William, while we do want to help our students prepare for their careers (i.e. no cells) you are right that we are often woefully behind in our true integration of technology. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Dennis, great points made here. You are so right that the hands on learning is a key way to engage the Gen Y learners & to keep their interest. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Eric, and when these phrases are connected to locations or movements it helps to solidify even more. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Tammy, and these type of conversations can lead into great discussions about the diversity that is all around us. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Tammy, the different colors of paper are a great way to shift attention as well as to help students distinguish between topics, ideas, etc. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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