Gary Meers, Ed.D.

About me

I am an Education Advisor/Consultant for MaxKnowledge. I write courses that assist in the professional development of career college instructors. These courses range in content from the introductory level to advanced instructional development. I started my teaching career as an instructional technology teacher on the high school level, completed graduate school and then moved into higher education. I spent many years in the area of teacher training at the University of Nebraska. While at the University of Nebraska I stared working with career college instructors to improve their instructional delivery skills. As a result of these experiences I have been a consultant to career colleges throughout the United States and a number of foreign countries.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Michelle, I like to have such insight into the thinking of my students as well. The reasons you stated are dead on in terms of information that can be used to help customize the instruction you are offering your students. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Being Successful in College

Paul, Sometimes they think they are the only ones that have every encountered such challenges as students. By showing them that many others have trod the same path you are showing them that if they put forth the effort they can be successful. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Paul, Students really like these instructional formats. They get to contribute, reflect and expand their knowledge through such sessions in a way that is enjoyable for everyone. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Motivating Learners

Alexcia, Good suggestions for how to keep students engaged and focused on the outcomes of the course for themselves. They need this type of reinforcement throughout the course. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructors as Role Models

Walter, Right you are. You are the model against which they measure what they can become if they are willing to put forth the effort. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Christie, Both verbal and non-verbal communication is important for instructors to practice and perfect for the reasons that you have just listed. They form the basis for respect and rapport. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Dr. Enrique, Student like to hear about the experiences of their instructors as they relate to the course content. This information helps them to see the future they have for themselves if they put forth the effort. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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The Human Factor in Retention

Eric, Right you are and we instructors need to keep this in mind when working with students. We cannot compromise our standards but we can provide encouragement and support as needed to keep our students engaged and moving forward in their program. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Re: Effective Retention Strategies

Shirley, You have a very comfortable and supportive style. I know this really makes an impact on your students. They need this kind of effort from instructors when they are feeling like they are unable to continue in school. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Creating Personal Support Systems

Monty, Sounds like you have your approach down and it is effective with your students. You have taken technology and made it a supporter of students success. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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