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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Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Hi Dianne, This also helps to get the students settled into the class and get a feeling for how the class will function. This introduction time is so important for setting the tone for the course. Gary

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Strategies for Keeping Students Engaged in Learning

Hi Daniel, Good to hear about your progress as a developing instructor. You are expanding your skills to the point you are becoming more effective with your instruction. I wish you much success in your teaching career. Gary

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Hi Patricia, Thanks for sharing this great list with us. You are right on the mark with your comments. I like your last one and it is the one that keeps us coming back to the classroom and that is have "fun" teaching. This makes it work it. Gary

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Application of New Knowledge

Hi Edwin, Right you are about keeping current. I appreciate your comment about keeping current but with accurate data as well. This is so important so we don't get caught up in sharing something that is not commonly accepted by the field. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Hi Sheila, Good way to create a connection between yourself and your students. They can see your passion and enthusiasm about the field they are preparing to enter. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Faylee, You are to be commended for sharing with your students the actual parts of a career. Your 40 plus years have given you insight that is extremely valuable for individuals preparing to enter the field. You have have so much expertise to share that will help them get a start on their own career development. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivating Learners

Hi Donald, Good way to show relevancy between lessons and class sessions. This also reinforces the importance of what is being covered. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Kimberly, Good points about how to set the stage for student motivation. Your approach as a human being with the interest of student success foremost in your mind is a great way to set the stage for student engagement. This is what being a teacher is all about. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi All, What are some key aspects of environmental planning that help you be more effective in your teaching? Thanks for your input on this. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Patricia, Tough situation for you and your students. When I have been forced to teach in such settings I try to make a game out of it. I have my students share with the class suggestions for solving the problems. Then we vote on the best solutions and give prizes. It doesn't change the temperature but it helps the students to move beyond the environmental issues to some extent. Gary

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