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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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Paul, Right you are about the learning environment setting the tone for the instruction to come. Plus, it gives your students a model of what they will see in the work world when they are in their careers. Gary

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Bridget, I like the it as well. By transferring what they have learned to a real life situation they remember it better but also value it because they can see the application of their learning. This is a part of ROI(Return On Investment) of their education. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Bill, Application and relevancy are a must if students are going to stay engaged in the learning process. You make a good point about what the role of the instructor is in this process. Gary

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REFOCUS...

Hi Judy, You are doing a great job of keeping current as well as refining your delivery so you can remain fresh in your approach. This is what a professional educator is all about. Keep up the good work. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Jill, Great example of how an instructor can take any situation and make it a positive one for students. Having taught in a prison myself I know exactly what you are talking about. The classroom in the prison becomes a safety zone where learning, support and encouragement is offered. This should be true for all classrooms no matter the setting. Thank you for sharing. Gary

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Charles, Excellent points and good examples. The students not only know the material they can apply it which is essential if they are going to have career success. Gary

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Matching Content to Need

Hi Cynthia, Good approach. This method gives the students both application and relevancy to what they are being taught. Gary

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Michael, "Making it real" is essential. This really helps with motivation as you say. By seeing application and relevancy students really get excited about the content and can start to see themselves in the future as successful in their career. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Stephen, I commend you focusing your efforts in all aspects of the learning environment. The orange zest is a great idea. I hadn't thought about that aspect of the environment. I know your students appreciate your efforts in making the environment a place of quality and invitation for learning. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Jennifer, Correct you are about the need for a supportive and comfortable learning environment for your students. They need to feel welcomed and that the classroom and/or lab has been prepared for them to learn. This will help each day get off to a good start. Gary

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