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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Instructor Enthusiasm

Eric, This is a fact. Enthusiasm is catching and it really helps to get students engaged in the learning process. So bring passion for your field and excitement for teaching about it and you have the setting for focused learning. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Eric, What are some ways that you do your identification to help students with special needs? Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Jerry, Today we have so many resources available to helps students be successful if they are willing to put forth the needed effort. When working with students with learning disabilities there are accommodations and modifications that are simple and quick to do that make a major difference in their learning progress. I wish you much success as you work with this population and help them to achieve personal and career success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Being Successful in College

Jason, What are some ways this can be done? Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Brenda, A positive first impression is the foundation upon what the rest of the course is built. A good first impression helps to establish you as the learning leader in the minds of your students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Mary, Like the way you offer a variety of engagement methods for your students. They are getting a wide exposure to different learning venues and that is a good way to keep them interested throughout a course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation

Gustavo, Great list of potential student motivators. This is what is needed if an instructor is going to keep students engaged for the duration of a course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Sharing Comprehensive and Clear Course Requirements

Amy, You have outlined the reasons for a well prepared syllabus. This information I know will be valuable to other instructors, especially those that are just starting their teaching careers. Thank you for sharing. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

George, This is a good way to inform your students about the course and get them thinking about what it is going to take to be successful in the class. Gets everyone on the same page of understanding. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Brenda, Good point and you are right about the value that a well developed syllabus brings to a class. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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