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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Your Instructional Style

Eugene, This is a good way to expand both your knowledge and expertise as an educator. You can make observations like this a part of your regular professional development. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Tahiddie, This really helps to build their confidence in the new material they are learning. Good point. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Effective Retention Strategies

Donald, I agree about the need to give and earn respect. Adult learners will give respect if merited. They appreciate being able to use their life experiences in relation to the course content. Thanks for these good observations. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Using Graphic Organizers

David, They are a valuable support tool for student use. They give direction and understanding to how the segments of the course fit together. Thanks for the good comments about their use. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Using Graphic Organizers

Mary, Having taught a furniture design course in the past I know that your students enjoy seeing how furniture design and development has changed over the years. Good teaching strategy. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy

Victor, You are right in terms of your comments on how to engage students. Variety and activities really helps to keep the students moving forward with their learning. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy

Edward, I agree with your comments since I teach from 4 until 10 pm. I have to get them engaged, relaxed and active if I am going to be successful. This way all of us get through the long class sessions. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Being Successful in College

David, Very well said. This is one of the rewards of teaching. We get to work with all types of students and engage them in the learning process while using their personalities to be the bridge to success while they are learning. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Strategies for Keeping Students Engaged in Learning

Cynthia, Excitement sells and we need to bring it each time we enter the classroom. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Making a Positive First Impression

VERONICA, Yes, it is. This is why it is so important to set a positive stage. This way you are moving forward instead of digging out of a bad situation. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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