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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Preparing and Delivering Effective Lectures

Hi Tina, Good way to connect all aspects of the course content to the lives of the students. This way they get both content and application. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Sarah, You are on the right path with your instructional approach. The more examples, case studies and problem based worksheets you can use the more application and relevancy your students are going to see. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Victor, Good way to show application of your content area in a big picture format. All work doesn't have to be engine work but can be other parts of the car or truck. Good idea in tying income potential to AC knowledge. For many students this is the carrot to learn the information. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi John, You are doing them a real service by giving them accurate information about their career options. TV has done so much to distort careers. CSI shows and Food Network to name a couple. So they do need to hear this information so they can make choices that will benefit their future. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Susan, Good approach because you are helping them direct their learning experiences. This helps them to become invested in the course at a higher level. Gary

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Hi Kristin, Good points about instructional planning and why it is so important. There has to be structure and sequence if there is going to be targeted learning. Gary

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Hi Rhina, Well said. Good quote, thanks for sharing it. This is why instructional planning is so important. The students have to see where they are going and why they are going that way. Gary

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Hi Laura, Good way to get a class off to a good start. The ice breaker and the introductions really help to get everyone settled into the course. This method also lets the students see what experiences you bring to the class and how you will be sharing those experiences with them throughout the course. Gary

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Strategies for Keeping Students Engaged in Learning

Hi Timothy, Right you are. Students like to hear stories of what their instructors did or do in the field for which they are training to enter. Gary

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Strategies for Keeping Students Engaged in Learning

Hi Ellen, Right you about concerning the different roles an instructor plays in getting content communicated with students. We play many different parts in the teaching process all of which contribute to the acquirement of new knowledge and skills by our students. Gary

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