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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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Tonya, this is definitely a consistent problem with groups. I try to have designated tasks for all as this can help alleviate this some. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Erin, exactly right & it can really provide some great, interesting discussions Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Improving Your Communication Skills

Christine, I highly encourage this as it really does help the students see the relevance of today's "theory" with tomorrow's practice. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Marlene, this sounds like a great method, particularly the debate idea. This helps develop critical thinking & the ability to listen to another side's views & opinions. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Marlene, we really must take these type of steps to ensure that there is no cheating occurring. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

James, this is an excellent point & one that we have been discussing much recently at my institution. We have to help our students understand the value of the face to face. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Robb, I agree with you. While the Gen Y learners seem to expect the good grade, I have found that when I lay out the expectations they typically are good to fulfill them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Karen, yes, the teamwork aspect is vitally important & our students really do need experience working in this situation. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Staci, this is a great idea, regardless of the subject matter we teach. Borrowing the concepts & techniques of others only improves our own practice & content. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Instructional Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Ana, this is a great point. Too often we think providing the support or help will require a great amount of extra time, but as you point out this is simply not the case. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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