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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Understanding Diverse Learners

Nancy, yes, we have a greater range of generations in many of our classes today & we need to understand that level of diversity as well. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Alison, it is definitely a challenge, yet many work places utilize work groups & project teams for much of the work so we do need to prepare our students to work in these groups in a mature way. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Amanda, and often just that "presence" of being near by will encourage the distracted students to pay better attention. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

ron , so true & the more we can get them involved the better as they will stay engaged & truly learn more. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

ron , and there really are so many uses for social networks in a professional way that we can use them in our classes. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Patrick, yes, this is a great idea as it helps them see that they can contribute to the class in a positive way. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of generational learners

Andrea, yes, & the more styles you try to reach & incorporate the better chance you will have of reaching all of your learners. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Cheryl, and for better or worse, they are used to being "stimulated" constantly so if the attention lags at all, they will move on to something else. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Kitt, and additionally they will be working in tech filled environments (for the most part) so we need to prepare them for this as well. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Larry, and this can also encourage the critical thinking as the students think through the reasons & the why. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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