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 Your Expectations Clear

James, Humor I believe is an essential part of the educational process. Students like to share a laugh. Laughter helps them to reset their minds and ready for the next learning adventure. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Tia, It seems that one cannot repeat too many times the due dates for quizzes or projects. Students have select memories when it comes to certain aspects of courses. So through the syllabus, announcements and whiteboard listings the message will be received by most students. I am always amazed that there are always a few students that claim that they weren't told about a due date or quiz. I worry about their future when they get out into the workplace and there are no "do overs" when it comes to deadlines. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Tavia, Yes, students do model after their learning leader. We need to remember we are being observed by our students no matter where we are in the school setting. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Tia, What do you do to make sure your classroom/lab is set up in a way that promotes a positive experience for your students? Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructors as Motivators

Tamika, Good comments and suggestions for effective instruction. The key is to be dedicated to teaching and passionate about your conent. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Student Rapport

Tamika, Well said. Back in the 60s when technology was really taking off it was forecast that by 1980 there would no longer be a need for live instructors. Students would all be taught by machines. Well guess what? We are all still here and needed as much as ever and this is because of your point about us needing to be humans when dealing with our students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Instructor Enthusiasm

Tamika, Through your smiles and pleasant personality you are setting the tone for a comfortable and supportive classroom. This is the foundation for a positive and engaging learning environment that the students will respect and enjoy. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Jodi, You have good management skills in terms of introducing your own instructional style and course operation. You let them express the fact that "Instructor So and So" does it differently" but you come back to that is fine but in this class this is how we are going to do ti. This is good training for the students because they are going to encounter many different ways of doing tasks under the direction of many different supervisors. They need to be able to adapt their own approach to meet the requirements of their present situation. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Jodi, Good point about the learning environment. We need to make sure we see our classrooms and labs through the eyes of our students and make sure we make the setting as comfortable and supportive as is possible. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Sharyl, Many times students get so involved in the learning of course content they don't look around for information relevant to their field. You are helping them to see that they will have to keep in the literature if they are going to remain current and at the top of their game. This is a valuable service you are providing them with. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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