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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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Mary, this is very true & we can't sit back & expect them to come to us, but rather we must make an effort to reach them in the most effective way possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Prairie, and I like to try to determine what the students are really interested in about me, rather than just droning on about myself. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

John-Howard, you are right & this provides a great opportunity for instructors to dig into this area & determine what is the best use, if any, for this information in the individual classroom. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

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Most Common Form of Learning Disability

Jane, unfortunately this is true & so we may be fighting uphill a little, but we should definitely try & help them at this point. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Strategies for Working with Students with Learning Needs

Lindsey, yes, the mental images help provide that structure & the pictures that they need to recall later. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Lindsey, this is a great example of how the groups can exert positive peer pressure to encourage participation by all members. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Keeping Student Groups on Course

Lindsey, this is a great example of how the groups can exert positive peer pressure to encourage participation by all members. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Organizing Students into Groups

Jane, I think this idea presents a nice balance & allows the structure but also provides freedom. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maintaining Eye Contact

Jane, this is an excellent point. I would say if you do use power point, make them the general outline so students have a structure but they still must engage with you & your discussion. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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