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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Strategies for Keeping Students Engaged in Learning

Connie, You make a very good and valid point about the value of helping students see how the content can be used and is relevant their career goals. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Offering Varied Instructional Delivery

Melannie, This offering of different delivery formats is so important to the total learning process. By offering these different methods the students can work in their different learning preferences to enhance their experiences in the classroom. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Offering Varied Instructional Delivery

Sean, Students like variety and change of pace while learning and by using different deliveries you are providing them content in their learning preference areas. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Frances, Good point and one that needs to be remembered each time an instructor steps into the classroom or lab. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Melannie, A positive first impression builds a solid foundation for the instructor and the content that is to come. Trying to dig out of a negative hole is tough and really impacts the learning process. Your comments are right on target in this regard. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Beth, Thank you for sharing this experience with us. I know your comments will be helpful to other instructors that are just starting their teaching careers. We all have been there so we can relate to what you are saying. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Thomas, By sharing your experience in the field with your students you are helping to make the content come alive. This generates more interest in the course and enthusiasm for learning. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Melannie, Real life examples create interest in the minds of students while helping them to see the relevancy of what is being taught. This sets up a win win for both you and your students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Tammy, Sounds like a fun and relevant way to teach the basics of blood draws. This is what gets students all fired up and motivated to learn. Keep up the good work. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Melannie, You are doing a great job of providing alternative learning options for your students while still getting the core concepts across to them. This is how instructors of merit reach their goals and help their students to be successful. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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