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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http://www.maxknowledge.com/faculty.php?id=11172

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Kelsey, yes, I like the idea of really pushing them in the area of critical thinking as they prepare for the work world. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Gen Y Students and Technology

jen, this is very true & sometimes the best lesson we can help them learn is how to function without the technology. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Using Social Networks

Kelsey, this is a great illustration of how many in this generation are using their networks & the value they see in them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of generational learners

Patrick, and this is why we need to make sure that we are using a variety of instructional methods to reach all learners. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Dr. Lindsay, yes, excellent point made regarding constructing lessons that insist upon critical thinking skills & stretch the students in this area. This is a skill in high demand by today's employers & we must help our students develop them. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

James, this is a great story & while we do want to help the students who are struggling as much as possible, sometimes the best thing we can do is help them realize that they can work hard & be successful in spite of a setback or struggle. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Characteristics of Generation Y Learners

Kathleen, yes, the consistent & regular reflection on our teaching methods & effectiveness is key to making sure that we are helping our students as much as possible. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Donna , this is so true as they can then associate a specific fact/topic with movements or situations/settings & then they can more easily recall the information. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Maximizing Retention Through Memory

Donna , this is so true as they can then associate a specific fact/topic with movements or situations/settings & then they can more easily recall the information. Ryan Meers, Ph.D.

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