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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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Hi Ariana, What are the most often ask questions by students after they look over the syllabus? What do they seem most concerned about getting started in the course? Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Cheryl, What have been some of your most successful methods for winning over the reluctant students? Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi Cheryl, What have you found to be the part of the course that students need the most explanation when starting a new class? Gary

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Hi Cheryl, Good comments concerning being prepared. Instructors know they need to be but sometimes let planning slip down in their to do list. As you mention the students quickly know when an instructor has not spent the needed time in preparation. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Omari, Good comments. In addition, through customizing instruction it helps to bring excitement to instructors as well. Trying something new or different helps to keep instructor motivation high and students engaged in learning. Gary

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REFOCUS...

Hi Charles, This is true for many instructors, so they need to keep in mind the reason they became instructors. By doing so they can recapture their motivation and bring excitement back into the classroom. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Kathy, This is a critical point. A smile sets the tone for the class and the students. They see you as a person that is pleasant and welcoming. This goes a long way in helping students to feel comfortable in a new class. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi George, Well said. Students need to see instructors as being human. This is what rapport is all about as an instructor. Good advice for new instructors, thanks for sharing. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Jamie, Way to go in making your course content "real" for your students. You are bringing every day applications to their lives so they can see how what they are learning is going to impact their future. Gary

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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Gregory, Spoken like a well established veteran instructor. You have much experience to share and I appreciate your examples of what you know about how to impact student learning. Gary

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