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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Teaching to Multiple Intelligences

Hi Nichelle, Good approach and one that is very dynamic when you have it well planned. You are offering your students the opportunity to learn in their learning preferences and use their multiple intelligences. Gary

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Developing Student Rapport

Hi John, Great approach. This really sets up a positive environment for the students so they can progress in both their personal and professional development. Gary

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Preparing and Delivering Effective Lectures

Hi Irene, The use of examples and your own experiences really help to solidify the course content. The students build a stronger connection between theory and practice by seeing and hearing these application examples. Gary

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Comprehensive Planning for Instructional Success

Hi Joan, I commend you for your planning efforts. This gives you a level of comfort that enables you to focus on the dynamics of the class and student needs because you know the content you are going to deliver. This increases your effectiveness and engages the students at a higher level. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Lilliana, This really helps the students to see how they can transfer their skills and knowledge from college to the real world. Also, the adjustment is not as great because they know what to expect in the work place. Gary

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Sharing Comprehensive and Clear Course Requirements

Hi Kenneth, I use the saturation model when I work with my students so I give them a handout as well as the verbal instructions. I have found that they need this reinforcement as to what the assignment is and what is expected. This reduces the volume of emails and when I receive them they are very focused on specific questions so I can really help the students with their assignments. Gary

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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy

Hi Margaret, Thank you for the kind words about the course content on deletion, distortion and generalization. We get so good at in in our lives that we often delete needed information as it comes to us. As instructors we need to always be looking for new ways we can get the students to retain the needed content. Gary

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Making Instruction Relevant

Hi Andrea, I understand where you are coming from in relation to getting your students to focus on getting fundamentals of their field before moving on. I teach such a course in another field and I have to work very hard to develop activities that will show the students application and relevancy as they move to the next step in their education. The key is helping them to see the ROI on their efforts. Always a challenge but when they see it, it is a "ah-ha" moment for them. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Chris, Correct you are. This is part of being an educational professional that reinforces what you are doing in the classroom. This aspect of career development helps to determine if the students will see the maximum connection between content and relevancy. Gary

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Hi Nick, I think it is a good way to learn more about the learning preferences of your students. The students know what has been successful for them in the past and are willing to share that with their instructors. This also helps them to develop respect for you as they see your interest in their success. Gary

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