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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Comprehensive Planning for Instructional Success

Hi Jumana, Good way to stay on top of your instructional planning and delivery. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Edwardo, I agree. It is so much easier to go forward in a positive way than trying to dig out of a negative hole. Gary

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Increasing Student Retention

Hi Kay, You hit upon two key factors that contribute to online teaching success--honesty and timely feedback. This is something we need to remember as we start a new online course. Gary

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Student Feedback

Hi Nettie, What a great compliment to your persona as a caring professional that wants her students to succeed. Gary

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Sharing Comprehensive and Clear Course Requirements

Hi Sabrina, There needs to be some form of documentation that can be referenced is needed. Your method gives them a handout that explains everything so they know the course expectations. Gary

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Hi Shinika, What are some games, activities and projects that you use in your classes that have been effective and well received by students? Thanks for sharing these ideas with us. Gary

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Making Instruction Relevant

Hi Trinidad, Right on. By seeing relevance and application they start to see how they can shape their careers and be successful upon graduation. Gary

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Sharing Comprehensive and Clear Course Requirements

Hi Pam, This is so important to do right from the beginning. This way the students can get settled into the course and know exactly what it takes to be successful in the course if they are willing to put forth the effort. Gary

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Instructor REFOCUS

Hi Jacqueline, Good reflection point. In the hurry of being teachers we sometimes forget what brought us to the classroom in the first place. Thanks for reminding us of this. Gary

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Hi Gregory, Good point about finding balance to your instructional delivery methods. By finding a way to incorporate the different methods you keep the interest of your students throughout the class session. Gary

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