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

Crystal, Yes they are. They need to reflect the demands of the field and be clear for the students to understand. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Tracy, This is an important part of establishing a base for the class. Getting the students settled and comfortable in the class gives a base upon which to build through out the duration of the course. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Motivating Learners

Richard, I hear you. Keep sharing your knowledge in what ever setting you can. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructors as Role Models

VERONICA, When you are prepared you set the tone for your students and you can approach the class with confidence you are ready to go. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Making Instruction Relevant

Diane, Good reminder for your students. When they are interviewing they are in the final stages of transitioning from being students to workers so they need to be prepared to respond as such. There are no "do overs" in a job interview. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Teaching to Multiple Intelligences

Christine, What are some ways you do this for your students? Thanks for sharing with us. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Teaching to Multiple Intelligences

David, This is balanced education delivery. I know your students are going to benefit from your planning and delivery efforts. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Teaching to Multiple Intelligences

Diane, Not following your statement. Will you expand on this so I can get a better understanding. Thanks. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy

Christine, Yes, it is. What are some ways that you develop an understanding of your students need for success? Thanks for sharing with us. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy

Michael, Using this method I think you are going to achieve very good results. Your students will remember the content as well as see the applications that can be made of it. A win win for everyone. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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