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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Understanding learner characteristics...

Hi Hillary, Great to hear about your positive experiences as a beginning instructor. You are doing the right things as you develop your skills as an instructor. I am excited about your success and know that you are going to have many enjoyable interactions with your students. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Brad, The use of different delivery methods are what keeps the students interested and engaged. You plan has all of these components factored in as you present the content. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Kenneth, Great plan. I know your students are really going to benefit from your efforts. In addition I think you are going to have a lot of fun as you plan and deliver these new instructional strategies. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Glenn, You are right about the enjoyment of teaching. This is what keeps us coming back each day. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Aaron, You are right about making the learning environment match the work environment if at all possible. This helps to make it "real" for the students as they progress through their courses. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Christa, Good plan to offer a variety of learning preferences to and for your students. This will help them to become engaged and focused on the topics. As for the lecture part of your delivery I would suggest if possible to put in some games and small group activities that will help your students to learn grammar without them becoming bored with the content. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Amanda, Good strategy. I think you are going to find a higher level of understanding from your students. They should be able to get into the assignments with understanding about the expectations without too much confusion. There is something about seeing the assignments both online and in print that helps the students with their understanding. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Stevie, You have a great professional development plan laid out for yourself. I know you are going to enjoy the benefits of the growth that goes with such a plan. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi Kenneth, What a great goal. Having as many "aha" moments as you can with your students. Personally when I experience the moments it gets me excited for several days. It is a real booster for everyone. Gary

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Matching Content to Need

Hi Matthew, Good balance to your instructional delivery. You are hitting upon all of the different learning preferences with your approach. This should get all of the students involved in the learning process. Gary

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