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 Feedback

Debora, Ongoing feedback is how we become more effective at what we do so we need to plan how we are going to get ongoing feedback from out students throughout our course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Student Feedback

Earl, Good advice for all instructors to remember as they share their content. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Re: Effective Retention Strategies

Debora, You are a great example for your students since you have been where many of them are. You came back to school as a older student and have been successful to the point that now you are an instructor. You do understand them and the challenges they face so you can be a role model for them when they face challenges that might lead them to leaving school. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Kelly, This is a great way to integrate the students into the learning process and to increase their personal value as students. Having a connection with their learning leader helps them to see the reason why they are in school and how their future can unfold. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Feeling Accepted Helps with Success

Debora, This is key for students so they feel a part of the learning community and not just someone that pays tuition. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Creating Personal Support Systems

Ann, Can you expand on this suggestion so we can understand how you use it with your students? Thanks for your input on this. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Sharing Comprehensive and Clear Course Requirements

Barbara, Right you are because if they don't they will spend a lot of time and energy trying to figure out the course requirements and not be able to focus on the learning that needs to occur. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Stacey, Thank you for sharing this example with us. It is a great strategy and I know it will be of help to other instructors, especially those that are just starting their teaching careers. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Stacey, This is why planning for the first class is so important. It is the foundation upon which future class sessions are built. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Stacey, What are some success stories that you can share with us about the value your students got from field trips? Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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