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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Making a Positive First Impression

Cynthia, Well said and a great goal to have. Over coming their fear the first day goes a long way in getting them settled into the course and feeling that they can be successful. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Robert, Very acceptable. This ice breaker has a lot of positive outcomes and gives everyone the opportunity to know at least one other student a little better. I have used this numerous times in my classes and as you have experienced it really gets a new class off to a good start. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Robert, Well said. This is the document that informs and guides the students in terms of how the course is going to operate and what the expectations are. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Robert, I think either of these suggestions would be good for instructors that are striving to increase their confidence and communication skills in front of a class. With just a few suggestions and some presentations the growth in terms of self confidence will be great for such instructors and before they know it they will be at ease sharing their knowledge with their students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Teaching to Multiple Intelligences

David, Students like variety and change of pace in their instructional delivery. You are providing both with this approach. Having them do a demonstration is a great idea because it helps them to become involved in the class and develop their communication skills. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy

David, Way to go in reducing the fear factor for your students. You took something they knew about it and made application to something they were being taught. I am sure this kept their confidence levels high so they could effective learn about gear boxes and ratios. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Reinforcement as Motivation

Shronda, How do you help your students to become motivated? Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivation Through Relevancy and Application

Shronda, Not sure what this means in relation to the forum question. Will you expand on this? Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Motivators

Herbert, You are blessed to have such a heart for your students. Your mother was right as evidenced by your success in the classroom and with your students. You are bringing the human factor to class with you each and every time it meets and your students relate to that. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Effective Motivation Techniques

Robert, How do you bring your experience into your classes? Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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