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 Brian, This is a good strategy to follow. I do this in my teaching as well. This gives me some flexibility but by going back to the trunk of my lesson plan tree I don't get side tracked and I can accomplish my goals for the course as needed. Gary

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Hi Joshua, Students really like these stories as you well know. The key point is the one you made they must apply otherwise the instructor will quickly be viewed as someone that just "rambles" about his or her life with no connection with the course. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Deborah, You are right about the challenge of reflecting the work place with the courses you teach. I really like how you are focusing in on helping your students develop the "soft skills" of career success by teaching them what it means to be a professional. This will transfer to their work life and enable them to get a start on their careers because they know what the expectations are. Gary

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Preparing and Delivering Effective Lectures

Hi Allison, This way you keep the students focused and moving forward in their learning. Our brains like variety so the more we can provide variety in our classrooms the more effective we are going to be with our students. Gary

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Students as Class Members

Hi John, Good way to create a connection with the students and to demonstrate that you are there to help and support them if they will put forth the effort. The human factor goes a long way in keeping students in the school. Gary

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Hi Chrissy, Great idea. This is a win win for everyone. They get to have fun as well as learn critical content through application. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Beth, You are helping your students to acquire the needed career skills along with the customer/client skills needed for career success. Both of these are essential and the quicker the students realize this the more they can work on acquiring them throughout their education. Gary

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The Human Factor in Retention

Hi Ida, I am sure that these individual meetings result in the development of both mutual respect and rapport. When these two elements are involved motivation and excitement increases for both students and the instructor. Keep up the good work. Gary

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The Human Factor in Retention

Hi Erin, Well said. We need to factor the human aspect into our teaching persona so the students can see us in that light. It is important for the development of rapport and respect. Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi Beth, Having clear expectations is a must. This sets the tone for the class and helps to set the students at ease. They know the your expectations and you know theirs. No surprises and both of you can work toward the common goals. Gary

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