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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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Carmencita, This is a such a comfortable and relaxing way to open up a new class. Everyone gets to know each other in a non-threatening way while getting settled in the course. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Najla, Good point and one we instructors need to remember as we start a new class. The more comfortable and at ease we can make our students the greater their engagement will be in the class from the beginning. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Dr. Tillman, This is a good way to get the quiet students involved. Something that I do with these students is to have panel types of presentations. I will assign all the students in the class to a group of 4 students. Each student has a topic to present on for 3 minutes. I have the group come to the front of the class and have them take a seat behind a table. They then present their topic while seated. By being seated, behind the table, with three other students and a time limit of 3 minutes they feel much… >>>

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Billie Kay, I think this approach is balanced for everyone. The standard syllabus content makes sure college policies are covered and then the specifics as included by the instructor makes it his/her own. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

John, You hit upon a good point. Even if you are using a standardized syllabus make sure to have an addendum that covers the specifics of your course. This way you are personalizing the course to you and your students. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Lois, Good point. If you are going to require it or have a dead line for it,(no matter what "it" is) put it in the syllabus. The result will be reduced student questioning and confusion. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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The Learning Environment Effect

Carmencita, Your attention to detail is what will make your class effective. You are setting the stage for student success because you expect them to have success. This is a win win for everyone. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

John, Good example of how clear goals and objectives can enhance student engagement. Thanks for sharing it with us. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Robert, Like the age old question "How do you eat an elephant?" Answer: "Once bite at a time." We need to keep this thought in the minds of our students throughout the course. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Carmencita, Great to hear the words about the course. Glad to hear that the content was valuable to you and your instructional development. I wish you much teaching success. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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