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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Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Hi George, I really respect your ability to analyze your learning and instructional styles. Your discussion of how you are approaching your class planning is to be commended. By using this kind of insight you are developing yourself as a professional and being more effective as an instructor. Keep up the good work, it is paying off for you. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Al, Great job of bringing in "real world" people to tell your students about what they do. These efforts I know give your students a very clear picture of what to expect in their jobs as well helping them to see the relevancy of what you are teaching them. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Clarifying Your Expectations To Students

Hi Denesica, Also by having the class rules and expectations in writing as well as explaining them you help the students to recognize how the course is going to operate and it reduces confusion as to what your expectations are. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Al, Great story with a positive path that is being created for this student. I trust that this story will also have a happy ending and that this woman can realize her dream of being a part of the FBI. The human aspect of teaching is critical to the success of our students. I commend you for your attitude and care about working to instill motivation and success into the lives of your students. Keep inspiring your students! Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Clarifying Your Expectations To Students

Hi Cindy, Good way to start the class. This way when questions come up you can point to the syllabus and the form they signed. This will reduce much time for you in explaining what you have already explained before. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Robert, By backing up what you are talking about with visuals you are reinforcing not only the mental part of learning but the tactile and visual as well. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Paul, Your efforts to adapt to the student population that you have is the key to keeping them engaged in the learning process. By responsive to them as you are your students can see that you care about their success. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy

Hi Vincent, Great discussion in the forum about how learning and the role memory plays in it. You have the essence of what instructors are trying to do with their students. I am sure that your students benefit from this insight. Keep up the good work. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Matching Content to Need

Hi Kyle, You make a good point about knowing the knowledge base of your students. Having that baseline gives you an idea of where to position your instruction as you get ready to build on their knowledge. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Matching Content to Need

Hi Mark, The immediate use of newly acquired knowledge is powerful. It helps to keep the students motivated and engaged in the learning process. Keep up the good work. Gary

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