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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Teaching to Multiple Intelligences

Hi Jack, Having been researching MI for over 20 years I have developed a solid foundation for how the intelligences can be assessed and identified. The assessment is called Talent Key. Once the assessment is done we then share with each student their three most focused intelligence areas. From their schools develop their learning strategies for their students based upon the results of the assessments. In addition, we a been looking at the past 25,000 assessments for common threads of success and potential risk of non-completion. We have found that we are able to show the schools those students that… >>>

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Motivating Learners

Hi Tonia, Well said. Excitement is contagious! We need to remember that each time we step into the classroom. We have a great job don't we? Gary

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Effective Retention Strategies

Hi Linda, These students need our support because they often feel that they can be successful in the course. With support and encouragement they can move from great concern to confident contributions when given the chance to share their knowledge and life experiences. Gary

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Students as Class Members

Hi Joseph, Great to hear. It is key for every student to feel a part of the class and make contributions. The slow but sure process helps them to gain confidence in their ability to share their perspectives. Gary

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Comprehensive Planning for Instructional Success

Hi Mark, You are right about the need for sharing the "road map" for the course. What are some of the methods you use to help your students to understand the road map and get started on the course journey. Gary

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Students as Class Members

Hi Michelle, Good point about the need for students to work together and learn how to interaction with others. As we all know a network of contacts is needed as we move into the field. So the more social skills they develop they better prepared they are going to be make career progress. Gary

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Being Successful in College

Hi Michelle, Right you are about the need to get the students focused on the fact they can be successful in the upcoming course if they are willing to put forth the effort. Something I do after sharing with them the syllabus and the assignments is to have a activity that they can be successful with, have fun doing, and getting to know the other students. The really gets them motivated about the upcoming course content. Gary

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Feeling Accepted Helps with Success

Hi Michelle, Your comments have captured in an inspirational way the reasons why students can be successful in their educational efforts. Your reasons for them to feel accepted are dead on and they need to be reminded of these reasons throughout their educational experience. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Jeffrey, Congratulations on your work toward your PhD. You have a great background educationally as well as your real life experiences. By being open to observing others, making changes in your instructional delivery, and being creative you are moving forward with a great professional development plan. Your students are going to benefit each and every time you teach a course. Keep up the great job you are doing. Gary

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Hi Kim, Good set of questions. These help the students to reflect why they are enrolled and where they are hoping to take their careers. Also, their answers help you to get to know them better. This is a win win for everyone. Gary

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