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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Critical Thinker Characteristics

Trinidad, Well done! You have captured the different elements needed to problem solve in a way that integrates diverse information as well as approach strategies. This is important when doing any critical thinking and problem solving. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Critical Thinker Characteristics

Richard, Good definition and one that illustrates the value of common sense as a problem solving tool. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using Graphic Organizers

Gretchen, So true and this is one of the big values that comes out of using graphic organizers. They get to see both segments as well as the big picture as they progress through the course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Teaching to Multiple Intelligences

Jordan, Good plan and one I know will work well for you. The more variety you can introduce the more opportunities there will be for students to work within their learning preferences. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivation Through Relevancy and Application

Kathleen, Thank you for these good comments as they reflect how we should approach the classroom or lab. By showing both relevance and application to our students we can help them grow in their career development and remain interested in the learning process. This sets them up for success once they transition to employment. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Pete, You have a very professional approach to your classroom and this is a great way to show them what the expectations are going to be when they go into the work world. You are also there as a support so they know they can all upon you throughout the course for assistance as long as they put forth the needed effort. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

David, I use graduates as speakers as well. When these graduates drop in and share with my students what they went through and how they have been successful my students really get ramped up because they can see themselves in such a setting in the not too distant future. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Student Feedback

Kathleen, Student feedback is how we bring about instructional improvement. I have my students give me feedback throughout the course so I can make real time adjustments if needed. This improves the course as well as shows the students that I am listening to and respective of their input. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor REFOCUS

David, I have the same experiences when it comes to different classes. Currently I have six classes with four being right on in terms of wanting to learn and progress. The other two classes have students that really don't want to be in school and could care less about learning. I will say these two classes make for some interesting times as I have to work even harder to get them engaged and staying focused. Some days I and some day I don't. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor Enthusiasm

Kathleen, Good point about how instructors need to bring their A game to class each and every time it meets. You are right that if we are not excited about being in the classroom it is for sure the students won't be either. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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