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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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

terry, these are a great way to help solidify the learning & help them attach more abstract ideas to relevant concepts. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Mark, it isn't necessarily just about helping with learning complex subjects. Given that we are preparing students for careers & most of them will work in some type of team or group environment, this experience can prove valuable. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Doree , this is a great technique. I like to preplan my questions so they are more connected to the material & thought-provoking. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Most Important Supervisory Skills

Paul, and the support really can come in so many ways & we need to be aware of how to encourage them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of generational learners

Karen, you are right about the volume of information & their reluctance to read it all. To a certain extent, that ball may have to be placed in their court. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of generational learners

Victor , and this also helps demonstrate to Gen Y learners that there are multiple forms of "technology" that can be used for value & to our advantage. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Ali , this is true & by breaking things up like this, we may stand a better chance of keeping them engaged during longer periods. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Jeffrey, this is a great idea as it engages the class & helps with the retention/recall. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Jeffrey, and this really helps all learners retain the information even better. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Jeffrey, great point here about being a "reflective practitioner," taking the time to think about what went well & what could be improved. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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