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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Reasonable Goals

Sondra, yes, most of the time we set the bar too low, not too high, we must make sure we are challenged. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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The Effective Presenter

Dawn, so true & while I may not be able to know for sure the various questions that will be asked, I can probably anticipate many of them & so can be fairly well prepared. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Experiential Learning for Gen Yers

Maria Luisa, and our students can learn much from the experiences that we share with them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Maria Luisa, sadly those students who are prone to do wrong & cheat will find a way. While technology has definitely made cheating easier, the reality is that students have always found a way to cheat. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for teaching Gen Yers.

Maria Luisa, yes, this is an excellent point. And I need to remember that my classroom is mine. While another instructor may not uphold the rules, I have to make the right decision for my class. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

Alice, thank you for the great reminder of the value of technology. While there are challenges & it can become a nuisance at times, we all benefit greatly on a daily basis from the blessings. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Brandon, this is such a challenge, but if I can show them I truly want to help, often they will be more open with me. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Working with Students with Learning Disabilities

Deborah, and I've found that showing I'm open & really want to help is a great way to get them to open up & share with me. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Positive Outcomes

Brandon, excellent point! The groups allow me to really zero in & notice which learners may need a little more attention or help. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Debi, my main recommendation would be the assigning of a specific time frame. Another idea is to have debrief questions for the group regarding how well they worked together & what they learned from the process. This will keep the faster groups engaged & busy while the others finish up & it's good info, but more of a "bonus learning" rather than integral to the lesson. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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