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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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Hi Caren, What strategies have you used with repetition that has worked well for you? Gary

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Feeling Accepted Helps with Success

Hi John, By having a consistent supportive class environment where each student feels that he or she will be respected you have done much to accomplish this goal. The students then can grow and prosper in the class if they are willing to put forth the time and effort required for success. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi John, Good point. The value of having different aged and experienced students in the class is that each person beings a unique perspective to the setting. By sharing backgrounds and working together respect can be developed for all those involved. Gary

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Hi Doris, What are some of the most effective situations that have helped your students with their retention? Gary

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Increasing Student Retention

Hi Rosie, All good examples of student support that facilitates student retention. What are some examples you have experienced as a result of these efforts? Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Charlotte, Good plan for expanding your expertise in meeting the needs of your students. The weekly "Living Well Series" sound like good examples of student support and by knowing more about these areas you can lend more support to them. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Ted, Good point. Rapport is important to establish with students so they see you in the professional role and will be willing to take advice and counsel from you. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Will, Good ideas for keeping the class flowing and the students involved. You are giving them application and relevancy as a foundation so they can transfer the content to their career areas. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Amy, Is there a way you can draw on their life experiences so they feel they are contributing to the class? This way you could blend your own experiences with theirs for coordinated sharing. Gary

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Preparing and Delivering Effective Lectures

Hi Bruno, What are some effective ways an instructor can prepare and organize for class? Gary

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