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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Increasing Student Retention

Hi Carmen, Great suggestions on how to make connections with students. This a the little things that really add up in the minds of the students, so they know you care about them and their success. Gary

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Seeing the Future

Students select a career area and then enroll in a career college to receive the education they need to enter their chosen field. They base their selection on a variety of factors, such as personal interest, family support, employment opportunities, economic need and actual experience in that field. What ever the reason they have made progress in their career development as evidenced by their enrollment in a preparation program. The challenge comes when they start to lose sight of why they enrolled in the program in the first place. This is not uncommon so periodically throughout their educational careers they… >>>

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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy

Hi Craig, I know you are going to be able to better target your students' learning needs with an attitude like this. Keep up the good work and I wish you much teaching success. Gary

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Hi Sarah, Good point. I train individuals to become special education teachers so I know how great the skills developed as special education instructors are for all students. By using the knowledge you have of what is effective for your son your students will benefit from this targeted instruction. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Pamela, They sure do. If they don't then the transition from school to the work world is going to be a tough one. Gary

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Hi All, Great definitions of professionalism. I know your students are going to benefit from your efforts to be dedicated professionals interested in the success of each student. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi All, Good points about making positive first impressions. What is the greatest contributor to a positive first impression from your perspective? Thanks for your input on this. Gary

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Instructors as Role Models

Hi Frederick, Good for you. The "soft skills" are so important to and for career success. The more you can help your students develop expertise in this area the greater service you will be doing for them as they acquire the competencies needed in your field. Gary

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Application of New Knowledge

Hi Steven, Good way to connect the cognitive and tactile aspects of learning. They have a much higher retention rate when they learn in this fashion. Gary

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Being Successful in College

Hi James, Good way to start the class off. By knowing you have the knowledge and expertise to be their instructor plus you are there to support their learning efforts the students have a understanding of what to expect. This sets the stage for a successful course. Gary

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