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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Preparing and Delivering Effective Lectures

Maritza, Students like variety and change of pace in their learning. When you provide both of these approaches you are appealing to the different learning preferences of your students and this will increase their engagement in the course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Offering Varied Instructional Delivery

Robert, You understanding of learning is to be commended. I like your statement that says you will do your best to deliver quality instruction to each and every student. This is what every instructor should have for a goal. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Zach, It is the foundation upon which the course will be built. It is critical that this impression set a professional tone for the students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Etibar, Yes it does. What are some strategies you use to make a good first impression. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation

Robert, All great examples of how to set the stage for learning success. With these different approaches you are capturing the attention of students from a number of diverse perspectives and that is what will keep them engaged. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Maritza, Yes it does. A good first impression sets the stage for a successful course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Teaching to Multiple Intelligences

Amie, I think you are in a great position to become an instructor of merit. You have the memories of being a student fresh in you mind as you plan your instructional strategies as a learning leader. I know you are going to have a lot of success in your classes in the years to come. I wish you well. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Adapting Your Instructional Strategy

Amie, This is why change is a constant in teaching. We have to be flexible in order to meet the needs of our students each time we meet with them. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Maritza, This is why it is so important to look at our environment through the eyes of our students. This way we can make sure to have an environment that is supportive and welcoming to our learners. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Maritza, I agree. I find attending other lectures and watching instructors work with students gives me ideas for how I can improve my abilities as an instructor. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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