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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Using Memorable Examples

Chris, this is exactly why I think it is so important to give those real world examples whenever possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Andrew, I agree & along with this, be aware of some of the misinformation that is out there so you are ready for those questions too. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Helping Students with Reading Challenges

Pauletta, always going back to the basic building blocks of vocab is a great way to help those who may be struggling with reading & new terms. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Organizing Students into Groups

Pauletta, yes, the random assignment is a good method as it reflect real life in not always selecting your work partners. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Andrew, this is good advice & again something that each instructor has to weigh for themselves & determine where that line should be drawn. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Mauricio, this is a great idea as it promotes their ownership & responsibility in the class. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Christie, and this is a great way to help them see the relevance of the course material to "real life." Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Antonette, this is a good approach as it helps remind the students that they do have to learn to work with strangers & with those with whom they may not have a lot in common. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Mahnaz, this is true & using the variety of teaching strategies is a great way to reach this generation. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Richard, yes, this generation does seem to struggle with paying attention & appreciating learning for the sake of learning. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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