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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Motivation techniques...

Hi Amy, If the instructor is excited it does rub off onto students. They can see how the instructor wants to share his/her knowledge with the students and this gets them to see how they can create a future for themselves by putting forth effort. Gary

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Jaclyn, You have listed a comprehensive set of items how an instructor can motivate and challenge students to do their best. In addition your list will help to retain them in their programs since the component empathy is a major part of instructor support and encouragement when their lives get complicated. Gary

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REFOCUS...

Hi Cecilia, What are some successful ways you have been able to Refocus yourself to stay on top of your game? Gary

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Becoming aware of retention strategies...

Hi Katrina, You have captured it all with the comment about showing personal attention and interest. Students respond to these two items and thus will be more willing to put forth the effort it takes to be successful in the class. Gary

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Hi Bobbie, Well said. This is very important for the students. They need to have a clear understanding of how the course is going to progress and what the expectations are. Gary

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Jeff, Great to hear those kinds words about the information and exchanges in the forums. This is what professional exchange is all about. As a result I trust we all will be better educators. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi William, You are right. It is our business to offer quality instruction. We can be supportive and customize our instruction as needed beyond that we can be models, managers and motivators. The social networking is best left to the students and their peers. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Nancye, Good way to balance your instructional style. Your way can keep the students engaged and focused while they are acquiring the content and required skills. Gary

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Hi Mary, This is so important to make sure that everyone, both students and instructor are clear on expectations, requirements and polices. It reduces questions and stress everyone. Gary

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Jeff, This is a good as it gets. Real world situations that enables students to practice their newly acquired skills. I commend you for making the applications that many students don't get to make until they are actually in the field. Your students are very fortunate. Gary

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