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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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Andrea, and this is why we need to be teaching & demonstrating an appropriateness & balance in both areas so our students also grow in these areas. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Cindy, this is an excellent strategy as it opens their minds to what they will be learning & prepares them for what's to come & then they do better in reflecting on what they just learned. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Katrina, and these type of situations are a great eye opener to our students & a great teaching opportunity to show them the value of actually learning the material & process. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

Miriam, this is a good point & a great story. I think too often we "assume" they can't live without technology when in reality they are just used to it & appreciate the convenience. Think about it for yourself: could you live without your cell phone? Sure you could, but you really enjoy the convenience. Are we that different? Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of generational learners

Alice, and I think a key to this is that we not lock into "our way" but we try to understand the variety of learners in our classes & help them as much as possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Ziaul, I'm not sure I understand exactly what you're asking so I give it a couple of answers. 1) If you mean as Gen Yers age do their characteristics vary, I would say yes as part of what we see is due to their youth & they are growing & maturing & so some of this is related to being young. 2) If you are referring to where they fall in the Gen Y band, I would also say yes there is variation. Those who are the earliest in a generation band are often very similar to both generations. Hope… >>>

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Cindy, yes, this is a great use of the groups as it encourages the listening to & understanding of a diversity of viewpoints. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Karen, this is true for all fields, but especially in technology & medical type of fields. The advantage is that it forces us to stay fresh & keep moving forward ourselves. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Instructional Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Medeina, These are great methods to help these students be successful & to feel a part of the classroom. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Life Experiences in the Classroom

Tracy, this is so true & by having them share we validate their previous experiences & they will be more likely to engage with the material. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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