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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The Skilled Persuader

Diana, yes, nonverbals are powerful & we need to monitor our own & those of others. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Skilled Persuader

Diana, I learned from a gentleman I worked with to use the word "and" instead of "but" as then I can agree with them, affirm their statement, & then correct where needed without negating everything they've said. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Skilled Persuader

Diana, I like your emphasis on the variety of places you've worked & the emphasis on your flexibility & adaptability. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Karen, this is a great way to engage the critical thinking in your area. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Karen, I remember seeing an interview with Tom Brokaw (when he was still anchoring NBC news) & he was asked about his pet peeve & he said it was when the airplane landed & everyone whipped out their cell phones. I figure if a guy like Brokaw can wait until he's well inside the terminal to use his phone, I can put mine away for a couple hours too. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Karen, I like the idea of finding recipes & then developing them further as this allows them to use technology, but they must be creative & use their skills as well. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Karen, and while technology is a great tool, we also need to help students learn the value of the interpersonal skills. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Anthony, the balancing act is definitely one of significant challenge Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Evaluating Individual Effort While Working with a Group

Elizabeth, there are definitely challenges, but I do like this approach & have used it myself. While the other students may have to still work harder, it at least shows them that there are consequences for their actions. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Carlos, that's good & we all have little vocal clutter expressions that we need to improve upon. The first step is being aware & then seeking to improve as much as possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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