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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Instructor Enthusiasm

Hi Frederick, So true and so important. If we aren't excited about being there and getting the opportunity to teach it is for sure the students won't be either. Gary

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Instructors as Role Models

Hi Sherrie, Simple to the point and right on target. This is what being a model is all about. Gary

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Teaching to Multiple Intelligences

Hi Neal, Good to hear about the experience you have with multiple intelligences. By knowing how students process information you can target your instruction to assist them in the learning process just as you have outlined in your comments. Thanks for sharing your insight about MI with us. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Evelyn, Great list. Thanks for sharing it with us. I know it will be valuable to other instructors as well. Gary

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Offering Varied Instructional Delivery

Hi Wendy, Looking forward to hearing about your teaching success with these new strategies. Gary

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Hi Kmily, Good point. Clear goals and objectives are the road map the students will be following for the course. They help the students to know where they are going and when they have arrived. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Kmily, All good points about a positive first impression for students. The sets the tone for the coming class and prepares them for what they are going to learn in the coming class. Gary

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Creating Personal Support Systems

Hi Kevin, Good points concerning both sides of the support need. They need support but are they finding that support in the right setting. This is why instructors need to provide support in their own way so the students know that someone in authority is there for them should they need help. Gary

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Hi Evelyn, So true. This knowledge will enable you to customize and target your instruction in such a way that you can hit the different learning preferences of your students and keep them engaged. Gary

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Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation

Hi Elizabeth, Good advice for instructors. Thank you for sharing these strategies for keeping students informed and involved in the learning process. Feedback really helps them to see their status and what they need to focus on improving if their are going to be successful in the course. Gary

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