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 Michael, Field trips are a great way for students to see how the real world operates and of which they are going to soon be a part. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Lloyd, Right you are. As instructors I like the challenge of being able to develop instructional strategies that will hit all of the different individuals learning needs in my classes. Keeps me on my toes. Hope this is the same for you. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Bridget, Good advice for instructors. Variety and diversity are two very helpful ways of getting new material across to students. A dedicated instructor is one that is constantly striving to improve in all areas of instruction. With improvement comes satisfaction of a job well done. This helps to retain instructors for the long haul. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi William, Good idea. Students can see what they are going to be working with up close and personal. This helps them get invested in the up coming class. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Servet, What do you do to get to know the needs of your students? When you get this information how do you use it in your instructional planning? Gary

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REFOCUS...

Hi Kerry, By refocusing on delivery we also help make our job of teaching fun. The variety keeps us bringing our A game to the class everyday. It is exciting to try new methods to deliver course content as well. If we are excited students will be excited. Gary

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REFOCUS...

Hi Humberto, Good examples of how to be reflective in your teaching so that you can better target the needs of your students. Thanks for sharing. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Bridget, You are right about needing to use the different learning preferences for all of your students. What are some ways you go about making sure your teaching is student centered and not teacher centered? Gary

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Clarifying Your Expectations To Students

Hi Mohan, You have a great blend of different assessment methods that help you to measure the skill and knowledge development of your students. Your students should be well prepared for success when they complete your course. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Mohan, Helping to develop the total person ready for career success must be a part of your educational plan. You are right about needing to help them see how a professional functions in their career field. Gary

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