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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Making a Positive First Impression

Jason, Right you are so we need to "nail" our class opening so we are building on a positive foundation from which to operate. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Learning from Instructor and Student Introductions

Alice, You make a good point and this is why it is good to incorporate an ice breaker as a part of the introductory process. This way students can have fun, share a laugh and learn a little about each other. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Alice, Like the way you use your syllabus. This increases the value of the syllabus to the students when it is used as a reference guide and source of operational content. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

James, Thank you for the comments that come from the value that come from a well prepared syllabus. You are right in that it gives the students a road map for the course and reduces assignment/policy questions. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Kanidrus, Right you are. This way they can focus on the content being shared and enhance their engagement in the class. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Jason, Good advice for instructors to follow as they set up their classrooms and labs. There needs to be a balance in how the environment impact the students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Jason, Right you are. The more experience the more confidence can build and instruction improve. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Sylinda, This is how you keep your instructional skills at their highest level. The constant we should seek is continual improvement. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Alice, Like the way you approach instructional preparation and delivery. You are both a seeker of knowledge as well as a deliverer. This is what keeps you sharp and prepared to share with your students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Motivating Learners

James, Passion for your field and enthusiasm for teaching about it are two essentials that instructors need to have. Good point. Thank you for reminding us once again how we need to approach our classrooms and labs. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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