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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Making a Positive First Impression

Jeanette, You are right about how students will act and react to the first impression they get of you. If you are professional and prepared then you set the tone for the coming class sessions. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Human Factor in Retention

Colin, Good comments and analysis on student retention. Student retention is a big factor as it impacts first and foremost students. If they are not in school they are not moving forward with their career goals in a formal way. Retention is also essential for school success based the factors you mention like state and national accreditation. When retention is increased it then becomes a win win for everyone. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor Enthusiasm

Naila, How do you bring enthusiasm to your classes? Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Being Successful in College

Naila, Very true. It is a big step to decide to enroll in a post-secondary setting. Early success in the classroom and understanding instructors help to get fearful students settled into classes. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Tavia, Good way to expand your professional expertise and development. No matter how long we have been instructors we can always learn new ways of being more effective in our instructional efforts. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Student Motivation Factors

Denise, I am a big supporter of this model because of the outcomes you cite. Mentors help to keep students in school and focused on their future. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Application of New Knowledge

Sharon, Personal application of content is essential for knowledge retention. The more they can see relevancy the more they see the ROI in the class. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Human Factor in Retention

Denise, Your last sentence really captures your approach to teaching. You are a student centered instructor that demonstrates how you care about them and their success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Strategies for Keeping Students Engaged in Learning

Erica, Way to go in getting the blood flowing and the muscles stretched. Then they are ready for the content section of the class and application of what they are learning. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Preparing and Delivering Effective Lectures

Tamatha, This is such an important part of their career development. Keep up the questioning as well as the mental challenging you are posing for your students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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