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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Your Instructional Style

Hi Brian, You are going to have all kinds of experiences and ideas for how you are going to conduct your classes as a result of your observations. Good way to prepare for teaching. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Jeremiah, This is a very good way to identify how students see the course. By setting in their seats you can reflect on how you can adjust your instruction to better meet their needs. Gary

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Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation

Hi Karen, What have you found to be the most effective strategies for getting student input and feedback on the progress of the course? Gary

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Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation

Hi Jeremiah, Right you are. With a high level of motivation the students keep engaged in the learning process and focused on the outcomes. This will result in higher student satisfaction and completion. Gary

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Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation

Hi Luke, Thank you for sharing this example of how to structure a class setting to get the maximum return from students. You are keeping them on task and progressing in their development. Gary

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Instructors as Role Models

Hi Brian, I agree with you about the need for individuals to have the required skill sets. There has to be the combination of both the "soft skills" and the specific skills if a person is going to be successful in the workplace. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Timothy, All of the items you listed are good points to support the learning needs of students. By having an understanding about all of those you listed an instructor can zero in on the specific needs of the students and get them engaged in the learning process more effectively. Gary

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Mike, What have you found to be the most effective way of finding the focal point for feedback for each student? Thanks. Gary

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Warren, What have you found to be the most effective way of giving feedback to your students? Gary

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Edward, This is a good example of how to make a connection between the life experiences of students and where they are at in their studies. This helps them to see the relevancy of what they are studying. Gary

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