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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Student Feedback

Melissa, Feedback is essential for course improvement. This is how we get better in our delivery and choice of content that is presented. I get feedback from my students on a regular basis throughout the course so I can make any adjustments that may need to be made and stay student centered. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor Enthusiasm

Melissa, You hit upon the two key words--passion and enthusiasm. Both need to be present in the class if students are going to be engaged in the learning process. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Melissa, It really does. Having this information gives you insight into how they are going to respond as you get into the course content. Also, having this information can assist you in providing support to students if you encounter them having some struggles. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Rody, Like the way you establish how the course is going to operate and what your expectations are for not only academic success but also interpersonal success. We cannot neglect the development of the soft skills within our students. Many of our students come to us without the back ground or the experience to understand how to dress, speak and conduct themselves in a professional setting. We need to help them acquire these competencies as well. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Thomas, So true. We do have a impact on the live of our students and we can never forget that. Our legacy as educators are our students and thus we need to strive to turnout only the very best products we can. Their success will reflect on our dedication to our field and their lives. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Jenaro, Thank you for your analysis of the value that a well prepared syllabus has for students. You are right on target with how the syllabus should be used and the role it plays in getting students started off right in a new course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Accommodating Learner Preferences

Doinysius, It is important to "read" the class each time it meets. This way you will have the pulse of the class and can make adjustments as needed to keep the course moving forward. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Doinysius, Good point and the reason why we need to set the standard for the course right from the beginning. This way the expectations will be understood and everyone can move forward. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Alice, What are some ways you can implement this idea? Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Doinysius, This is why we need to see the environment through the eyes of our students and then make adjustments as needed. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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