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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Being Successful in College

Michelle, Having raised a son with such tendencies I'm not sure if there is a clear cut answer to your question. (Life was nearly over for him when he got a B in a general education course his second year in college. It ruined his life since he had always been a 4.0. Good news was that life did go on and he was able to get a job and be successful in spite of getting a B once in his life.) They are so hard on themselves that they often miss the joy of learning and growth that is… >>>

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Preparing and Delivering Effective Lectures

Jim, Thank you for these great comments on how to approach the classroom in a way that engages and supports each member of the class. I know what you mean about a good feeling when a student that has struggled in school earns a grad in the A - B range and the feeling they have as a result. This is why we keep coming back to the classroom. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Making a Positive First Impression

Stacy, Thank you for sharing your beginning instructional experience. I know this information will be valuable to beginning instructors. I commend you for hanging tough and regaining control of the class and enabling your students to learn what they needed to from the course. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Making Your Expectations Clear

Carl, This is a good way to show the students the value of their syllabus. By referring to it throughout the course you are showing them that they need to refer to it on a regular basis so they will know what the course expectations are. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Making a Positive First Impression

Don, Right you are. How do you set the stage in your classes for a positive first impression? Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Using a Well-prepared Syllabus

Carol, Good point about the value of the syllabus. A well prepared syllabus does reduce the questions and frustrations because the course requirements are there in front of them at all times. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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The Learning Environment Effect

Don, Knowing you have prepared content that is relevant and current and offering it in a variety of ways will engage the majority of the students. Knowing you are always professional in your approach also adds to the value of your teaching and will get the attention of the students. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Your Instructional Style

Bryan, Thank you for sharing your experiences as a new instructor and how you developed into a professional and comfortable professional. I know this information will be valuable to beginning instructors. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Vladimir, Like the quote because it is really reflective of what we must do as educators. Planning and more planning helps us to reach the goal our students need to reach. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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Expanding Your Instructional Abilities

Kelli, You have a great professional development plan in place. I like the way you are expanding your knowledge and expertise in a number of different areas. Keep up the good effort, your students are constantly benefiting from it. Gary Dr. Gary Meers

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