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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Offering Varied Instructional Delivery

Hi Marlene, What are some of the strategies you use that have proven to be effective with your students? Thanks for sharing these with us. Gary

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Hi Sarah, Good strategy for your own professional growth. Teaching is the opportunity to learn twice--once as a student and then again as you prepare as a teacher. Gary

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Developing Student Rapport

Hi Nastassia, So true and well said. Thank you for reinforcing it through your forum comments. Rapport is the foundation for a positive learning environment for both students and instructors. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Nancy, So true. This is a concept all instructors need to remember as they work with students. Rapport is a powerful learning tool for both the students and the instructor. Gary

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Teaching to Multiple Intelligences

Hi James, Congratulations on your teaching efforts and success. You have developed a method that enables you to target the students in a way that engages them while keeping their focus. Thank you for sharing this approach with us. I know it will be of value to other instructors. Gary

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The Human Factor in Retention

Hi Joanna, Thank you for sharing this personal example of how teachers cared about you and your success in the class. It is so important for students to understand and know you do care and you are there to support them if they are willing to put forth the required effort. Gary

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Preparing and Delivering Effective Lectures

Hi Betty, I wish you much success with this effort. I will be interested to see if you do have enhanced learning as a result of this approach. Gary

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Feeling Accepted Helps with Success

Hi Tom, Tough question with no clear cut answer. When I have students like this I work with them individually and see if I can establish rapport with them while earning their respect. If I can do that then I can generally get them engaged in the class and have success with them. Gary

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Hi Jesse, I agree with having this knowledge and information available. The more you know about your students the more accurately you will be able to provide instructional support. Gary

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Reasons for Enrolling

Hi Kimberly, Good strategy for helping students to see the value of and ROI for taking such a course. This gives relevance and application to their career goal efforts. Gary

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