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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Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Sharing Comprehensive and Clear Course Requirements

Hi Stephanie, So true. Reducing anxiety sets the stage for success. A frustrated or anxious students is not a candidate for learning. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Sharing Comprehensive and Clear Course Requirements

Hi Melissa, Good point. Expectations that are made clear reduce frustration and anxiety for students. The class will progress as scheduled and everyone will have comfort in knowing the reasons for what is being covered. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Sharing Comprehensive and Clear Course Requirements

Hi Patricia, So true. Like taking a trip with no destination. You are moving but not sure where you are going nor when you will arrive. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Role Models

Hi Yaneidis, Respect is earned from both directions--students and teacher. When you have earned the respect of your students and they from you then you can develop a level of rapport that enables students to move forward with their education. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Role Models

Hi Yaneidis, So true. We can never forget we are the model against which our students measure both teaching and their field. We need to reflect the best of both. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Hi Marie, Good for you. This engages the students from the very beginning and this enable them to keep their focus as the course progresses. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Hi Kathy, Good variety. Which of those that you listed to you seem to have the most success with? Thanks for you input on this. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Hi John, So true and so important. Knowing your students this way lets you customize your instruction in a way that facilitates higher levels of learning and retention. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Reasons for Enrolling

Hi Siobhan, This is such important information to have because it gives you a connecting point with each student. This way you can target your support on an individual basis. Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Hi Carla, I agree with these comments. Your personality is a connecting point between your students and the success of the class. Gary

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