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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The Learning Environment Effect

Tammie, Yes it will. This is why instructors need to see the classroom or lab through the eyes of the students. This will help as instructional selection and delivery is completed. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Tommy, Without clear goals and objectives it is impossible to be the learning leader of the class. The students need to see and understand where the class is going and what the outcomes are. Your comments are right on in terms of the value of have clear goals and objectives. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Tammie, Good plan for expanding your expertise as an educator. I wish you continued teaching success. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Brandy, This is such a tough environment for you to work in. Hopefully you can get your administration to listen to you and get the walls extended to the ceiling or at least put curtains up to block some of the noise. Not a lot you can do in a setting like this. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Thomas, Not sure how to answer this question because you are in such a tough spot. Is there a master switch to turn off all of the computers? This way you can use the computer lab as a lecture hall. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

NaKeta, Thank you for sharing your story with us. You have reinforced the value of having clear and concise goals and objectives for your students to review and understand. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Jelitza, All good points about clear goals and objectives. They are a must if students are going to know what the expectations and requirements of the course are and how to be successful in the course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Keith, Good plan to have. What are some other ways you are enhancing your professional development? Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Brandy, Great resource for you to have. By having the results of the learning styles of your students you will be able to customize your delivery and cover the different learning preferences of the students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Francis, You make a good point about the need for different instructional styles to meet the different class levels. By doing so you are able to really connect with your students and increase the value of the content for them. Your use of connections between the content and their lives is a great way for them to see relevancy. The more relevancy the more value they will associate with the course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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