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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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Your Instructional Style

Hi Don, I like this method as well. It helps to make it more real for the students as they get to see examples of what they are learning. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Jovita, Welcome to the teaching profession. I wish you much success in all your efforts. Your attitude about wanting to learn and expand your expertise as an educator is great. Keep your eyes open to new ways you can present your course content. Keep your ears open and listen for ways you can meet the needs of your students and you will develop your abilities as an educator very quickly. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Rochele, Like your style. I am sure your students enjoy your excitement and enthusiasm. We do have great jobs don't we? We get to talk about and work in our field while educating others about it. We get to impact lives and leave a legacy. What's not to love? Gary

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Creating Personal Support Systems

Hi Vicki, You have a great approach to providing support to your students. Your approach is supportive but not enabling. The students know you care and are there for them if they are willing to put forth the effort to be successful in the course. Gary

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The Human Factor in Retention

Hi Robert, Well said. Good idea about the accountability coach. That is a major role of an instructor and we need to make sure we fulfill that role. By doing so our students will increase in their skills and knowledge which leads them toward their career goals. Gary

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The Human Factor in Retention

Hi Troy, I like this idea. This exchange can help set the stage for the day and gives the students a chance to relax and reflect on what they have learned since the previous class. Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Jennifer, This is be a great deal of fun and allow you to be creative in your instructional planning. By coming up with examples of how your course content is relevant and has application to their lives you are going to increase the motivation of your students so they will see your course as being more than just a basic course they have to take. Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi Ngwe, What are some of the strategies you use to identify if the students understand what you have just covered? Thanks in advance for your input on this. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Stephanie, I am sure your students really appreciate your creating this almost like the real setting setting. This makes their transfer to the real world spa less traumatic. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Susan, Good approach. As their skills and knowledge increase the level of "real world" opportunities to use their skills and knowledge can increase. Your classes have so much potential for application through scenarios throughout the school and community. Gary

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