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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Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Students as Class Members

Hi Connal, I like the idea of encouraging the students to share their newly acquired knowledge with their classmates. It also helps build self confidence in students as they develop their communication skills through the demonstrations. Good strategy, keep up the good work. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Sharon, Good example of how if a student thinks he/she is about to freeze to death they forget a lot of the course content. Same holds true for extreme heat. Good to hear that your school has and is working on making the environment appropriate to be a clssroom that supports learning. Gary

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Application of New Knowledge

Hi Tom, I understand where you are coming from. I like to learn through tactile experiences as well. These experiences help to cement the connection between course content and application. Thus the take away from the course is greatly increased. Gary

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Hi Richard, You are right on in your development of ways to make the content interesting. Real life situations and current events that reflect on the subject matter are good ways to help make it real for students. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Being Successful in College

Hi Charles, Well said and a key point. Everyone needs to feel accepted and comfortable in the class. Once that has been accomplished then the students are ready for instruction and personal growth. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Student Motivation Factors

Hi Joseph, Key point. You have relate to the students within their frame of reference. By knowing how to relate to them you are also on your way to developing rapport with the students. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Feeling Accepted Helps with Success

Hi Courtney, This is a very good point concerning the contributions that all students can make to a class. By asking them for their input you are also showing them how they can fit into the class and feel comfortable as included students. Gary

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Motivation Through Relevancy and Application

Hi Jennifer, You make a number of very good points about the benefits to students beyond course content. Many students don't realize the network of peers they are creating as a result of being in school and working with others in the field. As we all know much of our career success is based upon the network we have developed. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Hi Jennifer, I am sure your students really enjoy being in your classes. Your excitement is catching and helps to motivate the students to achieve success in their studies. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Motivators

Hi Renee, Good strategy for getting everyone settled into the class and ready for the session. I believe this is important to helping the students get a feel for the class and interact with their peers. Gary

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