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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Reasons for Enrolling

Joseph, I like having this information as well. It helps me to zero in on supporting each student when I have such knowledge. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Feeling Accepted Helps with Success

Francis, Good way to start the course off. You are giving your students good information along with opportunities to interact with each other. This helps them to form a solid learning community that will function efficiently throughout the course. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Being Successful in College

KJ, Good point about how developing respect both ways, students and instructor. This creates a solid foundation for developing rapport with the students and the career growth that goes with it. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Being Successful in College

Juanita , What are strategies you use to help your students to see the value of what you are teaching and your dedication to your field? Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Adele, I am a food person myself. We enjoy snacks and special treats at different times in our courses. The results are more involvement by the students and they stay focused because they are enjoying the class as well as the social interaction that comes with our treat times. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Cindy, You sure are and this is why it is so important to be the role model you need to be to reflect the professionalism of the field. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Your Instructional Style

Adele, They really do need to feel comfortable in seeking and receiving input from their instructors. You make a good point about the importance this input has on student success. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructors as Role Models

Marlene, We are always on stage so we must be professional no matter what setting we are in because our students are watching us. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructors as Role Models

Esther, Little things like posting the sayings have a big effect on students over time. They see your attitude and excitement and they become a part of the feeling as well. Keep up the good work. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Motivation Through Relevancy and Application

Paul, I am always surprised by students that tell me that what I taught them in class is actually true and that they are using this information in their work. Surprise! This is why we teach the content we do because this is the information they need for career success. I bring in graduates to tell my current students about the value of the content so this validates what I am teaching the current students. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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