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 Lisa, By keeping the syllabus "alive and breathing as a document you are helping to bring expectations to the classroom as a result of the importance you attach to the syllabus and its' contents. Gary

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Becoming aware of retention strategies...

Hi Mary, Good point. Fresh eyes can really help to "spot" something that is really helping the students to learn or that needs to be changed. Gary

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Becoming aware of retention strategies...

Hi Don, Good list of retention strategies that should really help to keep students engaged and focused. Gary

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Hi Nancy, Good definition. Your definition reflects what instructors need to strive for as they develop their instructional style. Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi Olivia, What are some of the ways you help your students to understand the course content when you ask them "if it is clear?" Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Joseph, What are some strategies you use to make a positive first impression with your students? Gary

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Motivating Learners

Hi Terry, This way there is no misunderstanding of the standards and why they are set as they are. They are based upon the standards of the career field for which they are preparing. They really need to understand that concept. Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi Kevin, You make a number of very good points about how you manage and organize your classes. I use the method you use by using a separate assignment sheet to highlight a major assignment. I have found that this extra attention helps the students to see the importance of the assignment plus they don't forget it as frequently. Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi Lawrence, You make a good point about the education they are receiving as being the big time. Sometimes they forget they are preparing for their future thus they need to learn all they can to be ready. Gary

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Hi Terry, Way to be creative and bring instructional improvement to your classes at the same time. Gary

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