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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Instructor Enthusiasm

David, Yes, it is. So we need to remember that each time we step into the classroom. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor Enthusiasm

Joseph, Yes, these items are important for student success. We have to show the students we value the content we are sharing and that we can help them move toward their career goals if they are willing to put forth the effort. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Increasing Student Retention

Robert, Right you are and an important part of being the learning leader to and for the students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Increasing Student Retention

Claudia, Excitement and passion are two ways to bring motivation to a classroom. We need to bring both each time we meet a class. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Re: Effective Retention Strategies

Mario, Good strategy to use and one that more and more instructors are using. Thanks for sharing it with us. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Re: Effective Retention Strategies

Annamarie, Good point and one that cannot be reinforced too much. They need our support and encouragement if they are to stay in school when life pressures become heavy. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Claudia, Your comments are right on in terms of the value of knowing your students well and adapting your instructional delivery to meet their learning needs. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Robert, Great to hear and I wish you continued teaching success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Mario, I do this a lot as well. Graduates really increase the motivation level of students because the students can see themselves being successful just like the person talking to them. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Michael, Good point and such an important part of instructional planning. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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