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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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Chad, Well said and such an important part of the instructional planning process. Without clear goals and objectives there is no direction toward which the students will move. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Michael, Your style will come with experience and professional development. As you present your content using the strength of your personality you see what works and what you need to change. This is how style is developed. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Auguste, The syllabus is the road map for the course and as a result everyone knows the direction the course will be going as well as what they expectations are during the course. This sets the stage for student success and satisfaction. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Delores, Simple things like the posters can have a powerful impact on the students and their learning. Instructors need to look for different ways to get their message across to their students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Glenn, Right you are about the important of having a comprehensive plan set for your course. You have hit upon all of the key components of instructional planning and delivery. This way your students will know what the expectations are and when they have met them. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Jeffrey, Good plan. You have hit upon all of the critical components in instructional planning and delivery. You are ready to move forward with your effort to help your students move toward their career goals. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Shawn, Great to hear. I wish you continued teaching success and professional growth. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Auguste, Relax, enjoy your students and be yourself. Your instructional style will starting coming through and you will be impacting the lives of your students through your leadership. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Murry, Glad to hear the value you got out of this course. I wish you continued teaching success and professional growth. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivating Learners

Glenn, You have hit upon a number of key components of comprehensive educational support for students. The more the students can connect with their learning leader, the instructor and relate to their fellow students the more they are going to be engaged. You have set such a stage with your comments about how to motivate learners. Thank you. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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