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

Hi Wendy, Thanks for sharing this strategy and story with us. I am sure you had some exciting discussion after this student shared his story. Gary

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Comprehensive Planning for Instructional Success

Hi Wendy, Good strategy for keeping you moving forward throughout the material and on topic. We all need to make sure we are organized and prepared when we enter the classroom. Gary

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Hi Wendy, I think it is important to put the goals and objectives in the syllabus for the reasons you mention. This way you can refer to them throughout the course and by being in print they serve as a ongoing reminder to students. Gary

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Hi Mariann, Good point. In addition, it sets a standard for them in terms of preparedness and promptness. Gary

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Hi Alma, Good planning strategy. This way your students can see a professional educator in action as well as acquire the needed content. Gary

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The Learning Environment Effect

Hi Alma, For sure. We all like to know we are accepted, safe and supported. When these factors are in place the stage is set for learning. Gary

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Hi Wendy, Great professional development plan. This is how you continue to grow as an instructor. Not only do you expand your expertise base but you are developing skills as a instructional delivery expert. Gary

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Making Instruction Relevant

Hi James, Thank you for sharing your content retention strategy with us. You are providing different opportunities for your students to see the value of and apply their newly acquired knowledge. Gary

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi David, Well said. So simple but so important. Building on a good first impression is so much easier than digging out of the hole created by a negative one. Gary

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Your Instructional Style

Hi David, Good example of a flexible instructor. You are to be commended for your willingness to adapt your instructional style to the current group of students. This is what student centered teaching is all about. Gary

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