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

Hi Patricia, Great way to include everyone in the class. It is easy as you say to overlook quiet students when they are just as knowledgeable as others. By making the extra effort to engage them they know you care about their success. Gary

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Motivation techniques...

Hi Daniel, You make a very good point about competition. It does exist and the most successful people rise to the occasion and are able to perform. They need to see that through hard work and practice they can create a future for themselves but it won't be easy and that sometimes is hard for them to grasp. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Jeremy, Good points about making a first impression. Easier to start with a good first impression but can be corrected if the impression is not what you what it to be the first day. Gary

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Hi Faten, Great way to continue your professional improvement. You are receiving input from a variety of sources and this will help you to add expertise and variety to your delivery. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Hi Marcelene, Great list! You have it all laid out and you don't have to remember to not forget something. I use lists as well and they really help me to keep on target as you mentioned. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Frances What a great professional development plan you have going for you. You are constantly expanding your knowledge base both in your field and in your abilities. Keep up the good work. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Hi Rachel, The key in professional development is to be award of the learning needs of your students and you are doing just that by staying current and listening to them. Keep up the good work. Gary

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Hi Michael, All good examples of how you are staying responsive to the learning needs of your students. They are looking to you for the leadership it takes for them to be successful in the class. By providing that you are being the model they need for the field. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

HI Dr. Greco, Good plan. I agree with you about the need for students to express themselves both orally and in writing. I am always amazed at the level of ability or the lack thereof when I start a new group. Your method should be of great value to them both as college students and as career professionals. Keep up the good work. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Hi Marietta, Great to hear. I wish you much success with your students. Gary

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