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.

Activity

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Discussion Comment

Increasing Student Retention

Kristia, Good way to develop rapport with your students. You are helping them to see themselves in their future role as professionals. This increases their motivation level along with their success rate. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Discussion Comment

Understanding Learner Characteristics

Gary, This is a great memory aid to help you to focus on your students and provide the support they need. Good way to customize and personalize your teaching efforts. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Discussion Comment

Understanding Learner Characteristics

Kali, Yes, it does. This is how you customize your instruction to meet the current class of students. In addition, you can provide more accurate support to them by knowing more of their history. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Discussion Comment

Creating Personal Support Systems

David, This is a great way to provide support to your students. The way it is set up it is a win win for everyone. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Discussion Comment

Being Successful in College

Jeffrey, This is very important to do with adult learners as you mention. They need to feel that they have something to contribute and that they can be successful in the course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Discussion Comment

Being Successful in College

Ronna, Thank you for sharing your personal success story with us. You are an inspiration to your students as well as a role model. They can see that if they are willing to work hard they to can be the success you are. Your story increases their motivation. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Discussion Comment

Strategies for Keeping Students Engaged in Learning

Mary, Like the way you change the flow of the class while keeping the course moving forward. I know your students appreciate this variety in the learning strategies you are using. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Discussion Comment

Preparing and Delivering Effective Lectures

Delores, Right you are. Mix it up a little and you are doing such with your approach. Your students will appreciate this and become more involved in the sharing/learning process. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Discussion Comment

Preparing and Delivering Effective Lectures

Katina, I know you are going to like the results you get with your use of case studies and demonstrations. Both of these methods are going to let the students make application of the content they have covered and this will increase their motivation and engagement. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Discussion Comment

Making Your Expectations Clear

Heather, This is an important part of the learning process so the more opportunities like this the better. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

End of Content