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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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Charisma, So true and yet many instructors don't prepare their classrooms or labs for the students. So they waste time running around during class trying to find supplies and equipment. This raises the frustration level of everyone. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Andrea, I agree with the realistic training aspect. This really helps the students to see the ROI they are receiving from their education. Gary

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Instructors as Role Models

Hi Randall, Good point. Compassion and empathy are two elements needed by instructors as well. Providing support to the learners in relation to their learning preference is a great way to get the students engaged in the learning process. Gary

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Reasons for Enrolling

Hi Linda, Good way to open up a new course and get everyone settled in. The more information they share the more they can relate to each other. Gary

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Sharing Comprehensive and Clear Course Requirements

Hi Peter, Like they way you explain course guidelines. Too many instructors run out of gas long before they reach their destination. Gary

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Hi Tate, So how do you help your students bring their creative skills to the classroom when they are working on fusion items. Sounds like a very exciting time for your students. Gary

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Being Successful in College

Hi James, Good approach. You do have a perceived tough area to teach. The more you can set the students at ease and let them know they know more than they think they do the greater engagement you are going to have. I am sure they are much more relaxed after this first class meeting. Gary

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Hi Carlos, Good point. What are some ways you focus in on the positives for your students? Gary

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Respect the Secrect Weapon of Teaching

Educators today are always on the search for an additional teaching tool, strategy or method that will enhance the learning of their students. They attend professional development seminars, read journals and confer with other educators about how they can expand their expertise in learning effectiveness. While this are great ways to develop skill as an educator there is one element in teaching that needs to be worked on each time a class session is held and that is respect.

Respect needs to be a two exchange. Both the instructor and the students need to each other's respect. Respect cannot be… >>>

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Student Motivation Factors

Hi Nancy, So true. Once they start to see the ROI on their educational investment they are going to take off with their learning and that makes our job just that much more enjoyable. Gary

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