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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Student Motivation Factors

Jessica, This is a good point and one we need to remember. Why are they there and how does the course content relate to their career goals. This will help you to target your instruction and move them toward their goals. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Daniel, Appreciate your comments about motivation strategies for students. This is a critical part of teaching and we need to remember that as we work with students in giving them feedback that they value. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Tammy, I am a big fan and user of field trips as well as guest speakers. Both help to make my content real and show the students where their careers can take them. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Valuing Student Opinions

Deborah, Listening is a powerful learning tool. Sometimes teachers forget to listen and as a result they do not connect with their students. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructor REFOCUS

Lev, Thank you for these comments. They show just important it is for us instructors to be fresh and current in our teaching as well as content, no matter how many times we have taught the course before. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructor REFOCUS

Daniel, Good advice for us all to heed as we get ready to teach a course we have taught before. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructor REFOCUS

Shawn, So true. This is why it is so important for us to retain our focus and bring excitement to our classes. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructor REFOCUS

Jessica, Good reminder for us to focus on as we approach our teaching especially if we have taught the course numerous times before. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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The Human Factor in Retention

Jumana, Listening is a powerful learning tool. By listening and keeping the students directed toward their career goals you are helping them be successful. This is an important part of being an instructor. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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The Human Factor in Retention

RUTH, I agree and support your point. A strong human connections helps to reduce student fear and get them settled into the course. From there on it is a building process to the establishment of rapport. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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