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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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Nisha, You have listed some very good strategies for expanding your instructional abilities. After teaching many years I am still always on the lookout for new and different ways to deliver my content. It is a part of being a life long learner plus I it expands my expertise as an educator. Keep up the good work. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Paul, You have a great start on your professional development and the projection of professionalism. You are going to do great as an instructor. I wish you much teaching success and many rewards in terms of the lives that you will be impacting. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Brent, Right you are. Goals and objectives should not be mysteries for students. Be clear and concise with them so everyone is on the same page. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Kevin, Well said and so critical to learning success. Everyone needs to know what the goal is and how to work toward it. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Motivating Learners

Mark, You hit on both of the connections needed for learning. Your enthusiasm for your field and the integration and application of content by the students. This combination is what "sells" the course to students. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Motivating Learners

Ken, I like your way of approaching a new class. You are seeking the keys to learning from the students so you will know how to customize your instructional effort. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Motivating Learners

Hetty, Like your word - relevance. The more relevance students can see the more application of the content they will be able to make. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructors as Role Models

Fallon, I agree. Proper dress is an essential part of being a role model for students. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Instructors as Role Models

Hetty, You have a balanced and comprehensive approach to your instructional efforts. I like the way you have it laid out so you know what your want from your students and they know what to expect from you. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Angie, Good comments that can be of value to all instructors. We need to remember to repeat and reinforce our message so the students will be able to internalize the content and make application of it when appropriate. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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