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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Instructor Enthusiasm

Jacqueline, The human factor is what engages learners and your approach really moves that forward from the very first class meeting. Also, knowing a bit about yourself helps them to understand that you have been where they are and in a general sense still are since you are working on your doctorate while balancing all the other parts of your professional and personal life. i wish you much success with your graduate program. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Understanding Learner Characteristics

Jacqueline, You have a great plan for seeing the big picture for your course. You are student centered and content focused in your approach and this results in engaged students. A win win for everyone. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Preparing and Delivering Effective Lectures

Amy, Good strategy. Reading the students this way enables you to engage everyone while keeping the class moving forward. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Offering Varied Instructional Delivery

Tammy, Students like change of pace and variety in the delivery of content. By introducing the different delivery modes you will keep them focused and engaged for the duration of the class. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Dennis, Your last sentence reinforces the need for a positive first impression. The first day sets the tone for classes to come. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Eliazar, Thank you for sharing this experience with us. You solve many problems with a well prepared syllabus. You had evidence you had shared and the student had signed the document saying it had been shared. End of discussion and forward with the class. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Eurico, Good point and something we instructors need to remember to consider as we do our instructional planning. We need to see our instructional setting through the eyes of our students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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The Learning Environment Effect

Lisa, So true because as you know it is so easy for students to withdraw or never become engaged since there is not the fact to face check that goes with on ground courses. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Claudia, Good point and so important to keeping students focused. They need to see the currency and application of the content being shared. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

Laura, Way to keep current and expand your ability to learn and benefit from other educators. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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