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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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Jeffery, this is a great view & one I agree with. Groups can be disasters, but there is a lot of positive potential in utilizing groups for projects & learning so it is worth the time & effort. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Locating Yourself in the Classroom

Douglas, this is a good point & one of the keys here is to make sure that you aren't looking like a caged animal & pacing nor are you being too predictable in your movements. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Amy, yes the more avenues in which we can reach the learners, the greater the likelihood that the material will "stick" with them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Reasonable Goals

David, this is a good point & yes we need to make sure that our goals are ambitious enough while still being achievable. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Overcoming Resistance

David, yes the true, authentic sincere listening is a key way to build trust & credibility. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Customizing Your Presentation

Roseanne, yes, each audience is different & distinct & shows the need to really analyze each one separately. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

Carrie, this is exactly true. One thing I like to do is tell them the real story without the ending & have them discuss/brainstorm what they would've done & then tell them the rest of the story. This was they can check their own approach & ideas. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Robert, these are great ideas & great ways to help prepare them for their future careers. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Arlissa, this is a great point. While Facebook is more social, it's nice for them to see the difference in the professional sites like LinkedIn. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Andre, glad to know that you are willing to try & while we should see about incorporating technology, never be pressured into believing that you absolutely must use technology. The students can learn without it & sometimes there's benefit in going tech free. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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