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Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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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.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy
How will understanding the basics of learning benefit you as an instructor? Would you give an example of how you might adapt your instructional strategy or teaching methods as a result of understanding how the brain functions and how learning occurs?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy
How will understanding the basics of learning benefit you as an instructor? Would you give an example of how you might adapt your instructional strategy or teaching methods as a result of understanding how the brain functions and how learning occurs?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy
How will understanding the basics of learning benefit you as an instructor? Would you give an example of how you might adapt your instructional strategy or teaching methods as a result of understanding how the brain functions and how learning occurs?
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
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REFOCUS...
Hi Elizabeth, Good to hear about your perspective on the REFOCUS model. All of us instructors need to reflect on this at different times so we stay fresh and prepared professionally. Thanks for sharing your experience with remaining a dedicated focused professional working hard to help your students achieve their career goals. Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
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REFOCUS...

Hi Kenneth, Good question that is difficult to answer completely since much of the response depends on so many different factors. Set priorities is a commonly used theme when dealing with stress and being overworked. Getting organized is another. Is it possible to be more efficient in the way to conduct your classes, how about the same for your full time work? I have found that by creating a easy to access set of files both online and hard copy I am able to spend much less time getting my handouts and tests ready. This way I can concentrate on… >>>

Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
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REFOCUS...
Hi Jennifer, Well said. The key is to keep our balance within the learning structure and then we can help the students to maintain theirs. Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
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Becoming aware of retention strategies...
Hi Jessica, Well said about the rewards of being an instructor. This is why all of us stay in teaching because we are helping the next generation of professionals to take their place in the work world. Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
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Becoming aware of retention strategies...
Hi Jennifer, I really like your approach. I know your students really benefit from your planning and strategies. Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
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Setting Expectations
Hi Laurie, Sounds like you have a very clear understanding of how you want a class to start and what the expectations are for your students. This makes easier for everyone to be on the same page. Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
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REFOCUS...
Hi Elbert, Well said. Gary

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