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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The Human Factor in Retention

Cheryl, The human factor is why many of us are instructors. Being able to help students move toward their career goals and provide support at times when needed for success has a powerful impact on the lives of our students. Your points are right on target. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Cheryl, Right you are about the need to know as much as you can about your students. This information is so important as you customize your instruction for each class. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Offering Varied Instructional Delivery

John, Students like change of pace and variety in their instructional delivery. You are doing and as a result you are appealing to the different learning preferences of your students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Brian, Thank you for this very informative list of the outcomes of a well planned introduction session. This time is so important for establishing the foundation upon which the course is going to operate. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

John, The more you know about a student the more accurately you can plan your instruction around their needs. Your point is a good one and one we need to remember as we select our content. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Joshua, I think this is a good reflection to have as you prepare for the classroom. This helps to give you insight into how your students are receiving the material and how you are modeling it to them. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

B. A., You make a very good point about the consistency of replicating the first impression throughout the course. You are a role model for your students each and every time you step into the classroom or lab so it is important to walk the walk when ever you have contact with students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

B. A., I agree with your assessment of the value of having an educational environment that replicates the setting in which students will be working when they graduate. Having such really helps them in making a transition from being students to being professionals in their field. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using Graphic Organizers

Michael, Thank you for sharing this resource with us as well as your system for moving students through the essay process. The ability to communicate clearly is such a valuable expertise to have no matter what your career area may be. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Instruction Relevant

Michael, This is a good point about knowing why students are enrolled. Having this information can help shape the approach that is taken when delivering content and assigning projects. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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