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 Rachel, You are going to really enjoy the engagement you are going to get from your students with interactive learning. It is motivating for both the students and yourself. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Carol, Yes, yes, yes. Variety is a key element of teaching. By offering variety you keep the students engaged and focused on what needs to be learned while employing a number of different techniques that keep them from becoming bored. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Rebecca, The reflective part of your professional development is critical to growth. You make a number of very good points about how this can be done. As a result the students will benefit from having you as their instructor. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Michelle, I commend you for your professional development plan. You have a clear path for yourself in terms of how you are going to get feedback and work on improving your instructional skills. Keep up the good work. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Thomas, This is a clear example of bringing the real world into the classroom and letting the students experience it. You are giving them hope for their future careers through the examples you are sharing. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Josue, With a small class you might want to have each student do some type of report or project each time the class meets. The projects don't have to be long just enough that each student sees how he/she is essential to the class. Also, their absence will be noted as a result of them not presenting their project/topic. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Michelle, The idea of moving students around to get into groups is a good one. After a lecture putting them into groups helps to get the blood flowing, their brains relaxing and their focus reset. Gary

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Matching Content to Need

Hi Lori, Sounds like a great course. With your experience you can inform the students of exactly how it is in job searches and career development. Way to go in expanding the horizons of your students. Gary

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Matching Content to Need

Hi Sara, Great job! Way to go with using all of the senses and getting students involved in a fun but focused way. Gary

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Hi Angelo, Well said. The most important link in the educational chain for students is the instructor. Instructors are in need of support just as you indicated. If the administration sees that and provided that support they will see increased satisfaction from all sectors of the educational setting. Gary

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