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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Strategies for Keeping Students Engaged in Learning

Rebecca, How do you use each of these specific methods to engage your students? Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Sharing Comprehensive and Clear Course Requirements

Eric, You make a key point when it comes to being clear and concise in explaining the course requirements. These gets everyone on the same page and thinking about what it takes to be successful in the course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Making a Positive First Impression

Rebecca, First impressions are the foundation upon which the rest of the course is built so they need to be good ones so everyone starts off feeling positive about the upcoming course. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Developing Clear Goals and Objectives

Adrian, I am excited that your are excited. I wish you much success in your instructional endeavors. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Comprehensive Planning for Instructional Success

Eric, Right you are. This lets an instructor relax a bit and concentrate on students since he or she knows they are prepared and ready to conduct the class. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Your Instructional Style

TIMOTHY, Well put. We instructors need to remember what you have said about instructional improvement being an ongoing process. We need to strive to expand our expertise and increase our engagement factor every time we interact with students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Defining Instructional Professionalism

Rebecca, Not sure what you mean by this. Can you expand your thoughts in relation to your definition of professionalism? Thanks. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Feeling Accepted Helps with Success

Amber, The more senses that can be used in the learning process the better. As a result a higher level of retention will result as well as student satisfaction. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Feeling Accepted Helps with Success

Amber, This is so important. Students really need to have a level of comfortable and acceptance so they know they will be supported by their learning leader during the course. This starts the development of rapport and respect with them. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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Being Successful in College

Ebony, Learning is a sharing and listening effort so the more of both you can help your students participate in the better. The results will be increased participation and engagement on the part of the students. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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