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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Implementing Relevant Course Content

Chase, My students love playing the Jeopardy game. They get competitive very quickly and can't wait until they get to play it the next time. I use it for review prior to tests. A lot of fun plus helps students to see they know more than they think they do. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

LaTanya, So true because as a result of the positive first impression you are established as the learning leader and then it builds from there. This is how respect is earned and rapport developed. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Malek, This I believe is an important part of the instructional process. Demonstrating the human factor when you visit with students goes a long way in earning their respect and developing rapport. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Role Models

THERESA, Right you are about the need for the instructor to model the expected conduct, language and dress of the profession. By doing so the students see and learn what the expectations of the dental field and when combined with their technical skills they are prepared to transition into employment with success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Student Rapport

MICHAEL, It is great that you have this relationship with your students. You are right about the need for respect and trust to be present if you are going to have rapport with students. It is obvious you have both and get to enjoy the results of being a learning leader of your students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor Enthusiasm

MICHAEL, Right you are. Bringing to class passion for your field and enthusiasm for teaching about it goes a long way in "selling" the value of your course to students. Excitement is catching so we need to spread it around. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using Graphic Organizers

Russell, Thank you for sharing this example of how you have been using graphic organizers with your students. You are right on with this approach and you are giving your students plenty of opportunities to have "ah-ha" moments as a result. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Increasing Student Retention

Maya, Love the way you do this. This is a great way to check for understanding and know where your students are and what you need to review and then be ready to move forward. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Chase, Good method to keep everyone informed and on the same in relation to course expectations and outcomes. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Chase, Right you are. Instructors that follow this method constantly find themselves trying to get organized in a course but it is tough to do when a course in moving forward. With a good course outline an instructor can enjoy student interaction and the sharing of content and experiences. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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