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| 08 Dec 2021 | Helping Educational Leaders Build Skills in Administration, Student Affairs, and Online Education | EP87 | 00:27:14 | |
More than ever, educational leaders and administrators need to advance their leadership skills to include effective ways to deliver online education. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks to APU’s Dr. Jan Spencer about his 20-year career working in online education. Learn about his focus on building skills for educational leaders, which incorporates student affairs and a coaching approach to help develop connections with students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Sep 2021 | Moving Your Course Online? Orientation to Online Education | EP75 | 00:23:13 | |
Online education is a bit different from live teaching and learning. In today’s podcast, Dr. Bethanie Hansen gives a brief orientation to similarities and differences between live and online education, to help educators prepare to move a class online. Learn how online education is an opportunity to expand your teaching and learning possibilities in new ways, and it is not a strict copy of the live class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | 4 Tips to Improve Time Management | EP46 | 00:15:31 | |
Time management must be a top priority for online teachers. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares four tips to help online educators be productive and effective in the virtual classroom. Learn strategies to assess and track how you're currently spending your time, ways to prioritize your time so the most important tasks get done, how to minimize disruptions, and how to plan out your future time to ensure you're fulfilling your current teaching responsibilities while also spending time on your long-term career goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 | Helping Online Students Prepare for the Holidays | EP36 | 00:15:04 | |
The holidays can be a difficult time for everyone, but especially for online students whose coursework continues over the holiday break. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen offers suggestions for how online educators can incorporate flexibility and sensitivity into course design to accommodate students who may be struggling. Also learn about scaffolding assignments and other accommodations to help students succeed during the holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Feb 2021 | Renewing Your Energy Can Improve Your Online Teaching | EP44 | 00:21:30 | |
Online teachers need increased energy for focused and effective work. They often end up working all the time because it’s so easy to access the classroom anywhere and anytime. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen encourages educators to think about managing their energy, instead of focusing just on managing their time. Learn about ways to renew four critical areas of energy: physical, emotional, spiritual and mental energy. Focusing on these areas can help online educators increase productivity, strengthen their work-life balance, and feel more fulfilled in their teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | Benefits of Small Group Discussions in Online Classrooms | EP74 | 00:22:02 | |
Teachers can vary their management of online discussions by using small-group discussions. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares research that measured students’ and faculty engagement in both large and small group discussions in online classes and shares ideas for consideration when varying the approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | Enhancing Online Discussion Forums to Improve Student Learning | EP81 | 00:22:07 | |
Discussion forums are where most interactions happen in the online classroom, so it's critical that educators use this area strategically. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides insight into enhancing discussion forums to encourage student engagement, foster connections, exercise critical thinking skills, and offer further learning into the topic at hand. Learn how to improve discussion forums by writing open-ended questions, clearly setting expectations with students about when and how often they should participate, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Jul 2020 | #14: Planning a Semester of Hybrid or Hy-flex Learning | 00:10:15 | |
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| 05 Aug 2020 | #17: Balancing Physical Fitness with Teaching Online | 00:20:41 | |
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| 03 Nov 2021 | Be Present: Best Practices for Authentic Teaching Online | EP82 | 00:13:12 | |
Being present is one of the most important elements driving success in the online classroom. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares two practices that help online educators establish trust and set the tone for faculty and student success. Learn how instructors can establish their presence, share their personality and expertise with students, and build relationships with students so that everyone has a great experience in the class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 May 2021 | Tips to Skillfully Cope with Life’s Inevitable Stressors | EP59 | 00:27:23 | |
We all have an endless “to do” list that we can’t keep up with. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all our responsibilities and tasks, but that cumulative stress is incredibly harmful to our physical and mental wellbeing. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks to APU Chaplain Kyle Sorys about his role in offering emotional and spiritual support to students and faculty. Learn ways to skillfully cope with life’s inevitable stressors like dedicating a day each week “no work” where you just enjoy life, establishing “no screen time” each day, getting more sleep, eating better, and meditating. Also reduce stress by learning how to extend self-compassion and self-kindness to yourself in conscious acknowledgement that you’re doing the best you can. All these tips can improve your overall wellbeing and help you live a fuller, less stressful, life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 | How to Use a Learning Management System to Put Your Class Online | EP76 | 00:23:22 | |
Moving your class online can be intimidating and take some creativity. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen gives you a tour of the main spaces in a learning management system and some basic ideas for the types of content you might use and how it can improve the course delivery as well as enhance student learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jan 2021 | Methods and Strategies for Teaching Online | EP39 | 00:16:09 | |
It can be challenging to keep online courses engaging and interesting. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares five methods and strategies to help online educators enhance their classroom. Learn how to increase student engagement through asynchronous discussions, online group work, gamification, guided exploration, and leveraging the full power of your school’s learning management system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Mar 2021 | How to Build Community with Online Faculty Teams | Ep48 | 00:20:56 | |
Online faculty often feel disconnected from the institution and fellow faculty members. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides tips and strategies for building community among faculty members to help them feel connected, informed and engaged. Learn how department leaders can focus on building relationships through consistent weekly messages, interactive team meetings, one-on-one time, peer mentoring and coaching opportunities, collaboration sites, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Oct 2020 | Strategies for Effectively Grading Online Assignments | EP26 | 00:23:21 | |
Grading assignments in online classes can be difficult and time-consuming due to the high workload and lack of support that’s often found in traditional classrooms. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides a comprehensive strategy for online teachers to effectively grade assignments. Learn about FOCUS-EQx2, a teaching strategy to help online instructors streamline grading and manage their time so they can provide students with effective comments, feedback, and evaluation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 | Regular Reflection Can Help Improve Productivity | EP50 | 00:17:55 | |
Online educators can get so caught up in completing tasks and meeting deadlines that they often feel like they don’t have time for the big or important things. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks about the importance of reflection to assess one’s values and priorities. She also suggests an approach of reflecting on yesterday, evaluating how that time was spent, and then being intentional in how you are using your time in the present moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Jan 2021 | How to Increase Your Confidence and Connection in the Online Classroom | EP42 | 00:18:58 | |
What drives you as an educator? In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks about the five dominant perspectives that motivate teachers and how these teaching styles can drive student engagement in the online classroom. Listen to learn how to adjust your perspective so you can critically evaluate your own teaching, and why it’s so important to ask students for feedback so you can adjust your teaching style to maximize your impact in the classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Oct 2021 | Ways to Bring Social-Emotional Learning into the Classroom | EP80 | 00:20:03 | |
Teaching children during a pandemic, whether face-to-face or online, can be challenging due to the heightened stress and trauma. To cope with these difficult times, children need to be taught strong social-emotional skills so they develop a foundation for self-expression, communication, creativity, and effective learning. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen interviews APU Department Chair Dr. Kathleen Tate and Assistant Professor Dr. Greg Mandalas about five ways teachers can incorporate social-emotional learning into the classroom. Learn new ideas for the classroom like creative drama activities and social stories to build empathy and help students develop relationship-building to cope with stress and conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Jul 2020 | #13: Reaching Individual Students Online | 00:12:03 | |
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| 23 Dec 2020 | Own Your Impact in Online Education | EP37 | 00:20:37 | |
Sometimes faculty members feel like they play a very small part in the overall operation and success of the university. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen encourages online educators to step back and look at the big picture to see how their contribution is actually really significant and important. She encourages online educator to better understand the inner workings of the university, including all the various departments that are also making small but meaningful contributions to student and faculty success. Also learn why it’s so important to understand course data to evaluate your teaching strategy, assess your relationship with students, and help you identify areas for improvement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Oct 2020 | Benefits of Connecting with a Faculty-Peer Community Online | EP27 | 00:13:37 | |
The coronavirus pandemic dramatically disrupted most teachers' schedules, forcing them to quickly shift to online teaching. The coronavirus pandemic dramatically disrupted most teachers' schedules, forcing them to quickly shift to online teaching. In this episode of the Online Teacher’s Lounge, learn why it's so important for teachers to connect with a faculty-peer community for support, resources, idea sharing, mentoring, and much more. Listen to hear about the different types of online peer communities, how to find ones that fit your needs, what style of community might work best for you, and how to engage. Listen to hear about the different types of online peer communities, how to find ones that fit your needs, what style of community might work best for you, and how to engage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Nov 2020 | Using a Planner for Amazing Time Management in your Online Teaching | EP30 | 00:19:32 | |
Teaching online classes can be incredibly time consuming because the classroom is always open. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen offers several time management strategies to help online educators complete their teaching tasks in an efficient, effective, and organized way while also improving their classroom presence and student engagement activities. Learn more about creating an online planning grid that designates time for grading, classroom activities, curriculum creation, professional development, personal time, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Oct 2020 | 5 Ways to Make Online Forum Discussions More Creative | EP28 | 00:28:39 | |
In the online classroom, teachers rely on discussion forums to generate engagement among students and expand learning concepts. In this episode of the Online Teaching Lounge, Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides teachers five examples of creative forum prompts to ensure discussions are more educationally valuable, create psychological safety so students feel more confident sharing their ideas, and more effectively guide students to discussing and writing about things in greater depth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | #12: Battling Impostor Syndrome in an Online Career | 00:22:52 | |
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| 29 Sep 2021 | How to Say “No” When You Teach Online | EP77 | 00:11:08 | |
Teaching online effectively takes time and energy, and to manage this well, educators must learn how to say “No.” This kind of focus helps with decision-making, time management, committing to extra projects, and everything else. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses the “Power of a Positive No,” by William Ury, to help online educators prioritize and thrive. Learn how to simplify online teaching, get better results, and feel a greater sense of satisfaction from your work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 | Addressing Academic Integrity and Preventing Plagiarism | EP85 | 00:22:47 | |
Academic integrity is an essential part of online education requiring both students and faculty to do their own work. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares the basics behind academic integrity for online educators, tips about several forms of plagiarism and related violations, and strategies to help establish trust and set the tone for faculty and student success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Dec 2021 | Holding Celebrations in the Online Classroom | EP88 | 00:16:12 | |
Marking the end of the year, school year, or even a major project can be an important step in helping faculty members and students acknowledge their hard work and the transition to something else. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares tips about holding meaningful celebrations in the online environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Dec 2021 | Classroom Management for K-12 and Adult Learners, Online and In-Person | EP89 | 00:31:25 | |
Keeping students engaged, whether online or in-person, requires strong classroom management skills. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks to Dr. Kathleen Tate and Dr. Greg Mandalas about setting classroom expectations, providing feedback, creating motivating incentives, and other tips to help engage students in any classroom setting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Dec 2021 | Ensuring a Well-Designed Online Course using Quality Matters | EP90 | 00:14:40 | |
Creating a quality online course is a different process than developing a live, face-to-face class. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares her experience using Quality Matters, a non-profit quality assurance website that provides assessment, standards and rubrics to help online educators design quality online courses that engage students and promote student success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Jan 2022 | Student Affairs: Teaching Skills in Mental Health and DEI | EP91 | 00:32:00 | |
The role of student affairs is to mentor and guide the next generation of students and help them navigate a quickly changing world. This requires new and evolving skillsets for student affair professionals. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks with APU professors Dr. Jan Spencer and Dr. Barry Dotson about the evolving role of student affairs practitioners. Learn why it’s so important to be trained in mental health issues, for example, to help students dealing with a variety of issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also learn how to be increasingly comfortable dealing with students in an online environment as much as face-to-face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Jan 2022 | 3 New Habits for 2022 | EP92 | 00:11:27 | |
The New Year is a time to reflect on what we accomplished during the prior year and also what we can improve upon in the coming year. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses three habits that can help online instructors with their productivity and health. Listen to learn more about ways to improve your work-life balance as well as your mental and physical health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 | Arts-Based Teaching Across Disciplines | EP93 | 00:22:06 | |
Research shows that integrating arts-based teaching strategies can help foster creativity and improve students’ ability to problem solve. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks to APU’s Dr. Kathleen Tate and Dr. Greg Mandalas about how educators can integrate the arts, whether teaching in-person or online. Learn how all teachers, even those without an arts background, can integrate the arts into their curriculum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Jan 2022 | Strategies for Applying Andragogy, Constructivism, and Heutagogy to Online Teaching | EP94 | 00:21:09 | |
Online teachers must know and apply the principles of andragogy because many of their students are adult learners. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses some other critical teaching theories including pedagogy, which suits younger learners, constructivism, and a new concept called heutagogy, which focuses on self-directed learning. Becoming familiar with each theory and related teaching strategies can provide insight and new approaches for online educators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | Student Affairs: Addressing Student Mental Health and Wellness | EP95 | 00:28:37 | |
With the shift to online learning, student affairs professionals have had to become more adaptable and agile in how they reach and connect with students. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks to Dr. Jan Spencer and Dr. Sean Bogle about the need for student affairs professionals to be increasingly dynamic in order to assess the needs of students. Learn tips on identifying students who may be dealing with mental health issues, how to reach students regardless of their location, and working to make connections with students whether they’re online or on-campus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Feb 2022 | Student Retention Strategies in Online Education | EP96 | 00:21:41 | |
Every year, a large number of students across the country leave college and fail to complete their degree. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks about what educators can do to improve student retention numbers. Learn ways to help students address academic difficulties, resolve academic or occupational goals, and help them gain a sense of belonging and connection during their education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Feb 2022 | Tips on Teaching Writing: From Essay Maps to Critiquing | EP97 | 00:29:56 | |
Being an effective writer is a foundational skill but teaching students how to write can be both challenging and overwhelming for educators. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks to author and educator, Dr. Jaclyn Fowler about her strategies for teaching writing. Learn how she uses writing workshops to teach writing through the eyes of a reader and a writer, and why it’s so important to teach students how to properly critique each other’s work. Also learn about the building-block and essay-map concept she teaches to help students outline their papers as well as tips for grading and assessing student writing effectively and efficiently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Feb 2022 | How is ‘The Great Resignation’ Affecting Online Education? | EP98 | 00:15:37 | |
Employment trends changed dramatically during the pandemic, leading to “The Great Resignation” with large numbers of people quitting or changing jobs. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks about how the quitting contagion has affected online higher education. Learn three concepts that can help educators stay invigorated in their teaching, and also help retain students in the online classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | Student Affairs in Online Education: Creating Opportunities for Interaction | EP99 | 00:34:52 | |
Providing guidance and assistance to students during their online academic journey is very different than in traditional, on-ground educational experiences. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen is joined by Dr. Jan Spencer and Dr. Scott Kalicki to discuss student affairs in online education. Learn why it’s so important for faculty to reach out to students and create more opportunities for interaction so there’s a dynamic and flexible educational experience. Also learn the value of mentorship, the importance of reflection, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Mar 2022 | Celebrating 100 Episodes with 5 Most Popular Topics for Online Teachers | EP100 | 00:14:50 | |
Agility and continuous improvement are essential parts of online education to meet students’ needs now and in the future, and these attributes require a knowledge of online education best practices, awareness of students’ needs, goals, and challenges, and a regular habit of learning and reflection. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares highlights from the first 99 episodes of the Online Teaching Lounge podcast, a countdown of listeners’ top 5 favorite episodes, and ways in which we’re celebrating our 100th episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | Preparing for Peak Performance in Online Teaching: Part 1 | Ep101 | 00:14:06 | |
Teaching online can be a challenging experience, especially if you are new to the technology or much more experienced with face-to-face teaching. Even if you are experienced at teaching online, a few specific preparation methods before the class begins will promote student success and renewed teacher satisfaction throughout the course. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares tips to help you prepare to teach online before your next class begins, aiming for peak performance in your online teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | Preparing to Teach Your Online Class with Peak Performance - Pt. 2 | EP102 | 00:12:51 | |
Teaching online can be a challenging experience, and without strong wellbeing habits, teachers risk exhaustion and burnout. Approaching the work with a foundation of specific habits and routines will promote your teaching success and help you approach your work with energy and enthusiasm and a state of peak performance. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares tips to help you plan ahead for wellbeing as you teach online in your next class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | Insight from Leading the Way in Online Higher Education | 00:30:09 | |
The pandemic accelerated the prevalence of online higher education. While offering online education was a new endeavor for many institutions of higher learning, American Public University has been delivering online, or distance, education for 30 years. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen and Dr. Jan Spencer talk to Dr. Kate Zatz, who served as a university board member for 17 years before becoming Acting President in 2021. Hear insight about navigating rapid growth, the challenges of continuous improvements to technological systems and processes, and the work being done to connect and assist students in an online environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Apr 2022 | Tips to Recognize Burnout and Overcome Overwhelm | EP104 | 00:17:29 | |
Are you experiencing burnout? Burnout is serious and can impact your health, happiness, relationships, and work. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses the signs of burnout including exhaustion, cynicism and inefficacy. She also discusses ways to rebuild your emotional strength, manage your energy, and find satisfaction in your work again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | Helping Students Navigate their Online Education Journey | EP105 | 00:27:19 | |
The pandemic caused the greatest disruption to higher education in the past 150 years. Helping students navigate these changes—including the shift to online education for many—is a major challenge for both student affairs’ professionals and teachers. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen and Dr. Jan Spencer talk to Dr. David Ferreira, an APU faculty member and provost at a community college. Learn how institutions of higher education must be ready for their students, how faculty can help students during their online education journey, and why mental health must be front and center for students and faculty alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Apr 2022 | Mapping the Learner Journey to Enhance Curriculum | EP106 | 00:15:24 | |
Understanding the students’ experience from beginning to end can help educators enhance curriculum and help students be successful. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides steps to map a learner journey including understanding students, designing pathways, mapping the skills gap and establishing a clear goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Managing Sick Time or Emergencies as an Online Teacher | EP107 | 00:22:36 | |
You never know when an emergency or illness may strike. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides tips and strategies to help online educators prepare for unexpected absences, illnesses, or other emergencies. Learn why it’s so important to keep your class in order, develop a communication plan, provide emergency contact sheet, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 May 2022 | Authenticity to the Online Classroom | EP108 | 00:20:35 | |
Teaching online can be inherently depersonalized, so it’s important for online teachers to share enough about themselves so students feel a connection. In this episode, learn about the value of authenticity, building teaching presence and social presence, and how to keep from oversharing with students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 May 2022 | How to Develop Your Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom | Ep109 | 00:16:30 | |
Building your presence and persona as an instructor is incredibly important in an online classroom. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks about several ways to build your instructor presence. Learn about getting feedback to understand the perception of your personality, actively sharing elements of your personality with students, and making sure you are consistent with your established persona to make students feel comfortable with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 May 2022 | How to Bring Creativity into Your Online Classroom | EP110 | 00:15:06 | |
Creativity fosters learning so it’s important for online teachers to find ways to encourage creativity among students. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares ways to integrate creative approaches in the online classroom. Learn about designing open-ended assignments, being creative with assessments and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 May 2022 | Building Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Online Classroom | EP111 | 00:19:38 | |
Online classrooms offer little information about a person’s background and it can be hard to get to know students. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks about ways to naturally build diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, into the classroom structure. Learn about the importance of psychological safety, the concept of unconditional positive regard, and being aware of “ingroups” and “outgroups” and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | A Guide to Dealing with Challenging Students in the Online Classroom | EP112 | 00:19:05 | |
Online educators sometimes face challenging students who disagree with a grade or are argumentative in the classroom. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses ways to help online educators deal with such conflicts. Learn how to implement de-escalation tactics to meet in the middle, work with colleagues or administrators to get additional support, and finding ways to recover after a stressful situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Using Video to Provide Feedback to Online Students | EP114 | 00:21:36 | |
It can sometimes be easy for online educators to “hide behind a keyboard.” In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks to STEM professor Dr. Sylvia Nemmers about how she uses video to engage her students, provide information and feedback, and build a stronger connection. Learn how she overcame fears of recording herself and realized that using video actually saves her time and makes her more efficient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | How Reflective Practices Can Help Students Learn More Deeply | EP113 | 00:16:02 | |
There are many ways to help students retain information, but one of the most successful ways is through reflective practices. Learn how reflective practices can help students “think about their thinking” and include strategies like journaling, blogging, and other self-directed methods to think more deeply about what they’re learning in the online classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Jun 2022 | BONUS: Celebrating Commencement 2022 | 00:11:47 | |
Hear from graduates and faculty members as they celebrate the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Know What Online Students Are Thinking | EP115 | 00:14:44 | |
Many students have self-doubt and concerns about taking online classes. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares insight she recently learned from talking to a recent graduate at Commencement. Learn why it’s so important for faculty members to understand what causes students to have self-doubt and worry about pursuing an online education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Online Classroom Management: Boss or Leader? | EP116 | 00:15:41 | |
Do you manage the classroom like a boss or leader? In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares the difference between being a boss and a leader. Learn how being a leader can help develop students, drive motivation and inspire students to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning | EP117 | 00:15:45 | |
The goal of culturally responsive teaching is to help students feel more comfortable, connected and understood in the classroom. In this episode, APU's Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides guidance to help educators invite students to share more about themselves, their background, and their culture to create a more inclusive learning environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | Using Explainer Videos in Online Classes | EP118 | 00:12:38 | |
Explainer videos are a great way to share information with students in a highly engaging way. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides insight into tools to create explainer videos, content options, video length, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Managing Vacation Time While Teaching Online | EP119 | 00:12:24 | |
Is it possible to take a short break or vacation while also teaching an online class? In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares strategies for planning a short time away from the online class. Learn about the importance of communicating time away with students and colleagues, how to work ahead in preparation, and other tips for planning a short break away from the online classroom.
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| 27 Jul 2022 | How to Apply Project-Based Learning in Online Teaching | EP120 | 00:13:05 | |
Applying classroom learning to the real world can help keep students engaged. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses project-based learning. Hear about this student-centered learning practice that’s designed to teach concepts using real world problems and challenges. Learn three steps to apply this in any subject area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Three Interactive Platforms to Consider Using in the Online Classroom | EP121 | 00:14:05 | |
Want to increase engagement in the classroom, but not sure where to start? In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares three interactive platforms to add a creative approach to student engagement. Learn what platforms work best for asynchronous, synchronous and hybrid classes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Find Your “Why”: What Drove You to be an Educator? | EP122 | 00:16:35 | |
What first motivated you to be an educator in the first place? How do you find meaning in your life and work? In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides guidance on how to identify your “why” and how that information can help you get through challenging times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | Listening to Students in the Online Classroom | EP123 | 00:11:58 | |
Listening is both a simple and complex skill. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses the importance of “listening” in the online classroom, even when classes are delivered asynchronously. Learn about four types of listening as well as three tools to help online educators effectively respond to students.
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| 24 Aug 2022 | 7 Quick Tips for Using Video and Multimedia in Online Teaching | EP 124 | 00:14:10 | |
In this week’s episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses best practices and quick tips for adding video or other multimedia assets to the online classroom to enhance student learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | Three Steps to a Great Online Teaching Routine | EP125 | 00:14:35 | |
Teaching online can be time consuming and seep into instructors’ personal time. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides insight into how to plan a strong work routine. Learn about the importance of surveying your workload ahead of time, writing it down and tracking it, and reflecting and adapting to improve your time management.
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| 07 Sep 2022 | Starting a New Online Class | EP126 | 00:13:41 | |
Many teachers, especially those who are new to online teaching, struggle to figure out how to connect with students. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares ways to establish a relationship and rapport with online students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Quizlet: Flashcard App to Help Students Learn Course Material | EP127 | 00:17:55 | |
Quizlet is a very popular flashcard app used in education. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks about using Quizlet flashcards to build long-term memory along with suggested ways that students can help create, use and share the flashcard content as part of the course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | What Fuels You as an Educator? | 00:14:28 | |
What motivates you to keep teaching? In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses tools to assess your true drive and how to track the impact you’re having as an educator.
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| 28 Sep 2022 | How to Write a Conference Proposal | EP129 | 00:17:43 | |
Part of learning and stretching is sharing your knowledge with others. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses the benefits of presenting at a professional conference. Learn tips on selecting an engaging topic, writing a conference proposal as well as what mistakes to avoid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | 8 Teaching Strategies to Improve Efficiency and Connection | EP 130 | 00:29:27 | |
Efficiency is important, but online educators must be mindful not to sacrifice student relationships for the sake of efficiency. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares eight strategies to consider when working to improve your efficiency while also building relationships and connections with students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | Benefits of Offering Choices in the Online Classroom | EP131 | 00:13:26 | |
Providing students with choices in assignments can add excitement and increase student creativity. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks about ways teachers can add more choices in the online classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | Letting Go of Sedentary Online Teaching | Ep132 | 00:19:38 | |
Being sedentary and not moving your body can have major health impacts and also result in lower energy and lower productivity. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares strategies to incorporate more activity into your work day like using timers to remind you to get up and move around as well as habit stacking, which helps you build more healthy habits into your existing routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | Improving Student Engagement Using Metrics and Data | EP133 | 00:13:47 | |
Student engagement is a critical part of learning. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses how to improve student engagement in the online classroom using available metrics and data. Learn how educators can use that information to adjust assignments to help improve student engagement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | What Makes a Great College Teacher? | EP134 | 00:13:36 | |
Educators must constantly evaluate their teaching style to ensure students are learning. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses the strategies of great teachers based on the book “What the Best College Teachers Do.” Learn what questions teachers should ask themselves when planning their next course and other tips to be effective in the online classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | What is Gratitude? | EP135 | 00:11:17 | |
In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen delves into the many facets of gratitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | How to Navigate a Career Change in Online Education | EP136 | 00:16:51 | |
Is it time for you to change jobs or start a new career? In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares tips to help with the transition. Learn why it’s important to craft a strong narrative about your career, build a strong network and be prepared to negotiate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | How Radical Depersonalization Can Improve Your Teaching | EP137 | 00:13:15 | |
Have you ever felt attacked or offended by a student’s feedback about your teaching? It’s hard not to take it personally. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses the concept of radical depersonalization and strategies to help teachers listen differently to feedback and criticism. Learn how radical depersonalization can help teachers better understand the needs of students and even help teachers get to know their students better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | How to Approach Online Discussions from a Macro and Micro View | EP138 | 00:14:22 | |
Discussion spaces are one of the most beneficial components in the online classroom. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen highlights some of the primary and secondary benefits of discussions including teaching students how to interact by following a netiquette guide as well as teaching skills like conflict resolution in the discussion forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | A Guide to Using Video in Your Online Teaching | EP139 | 00:19:15 | |
Video has become a staple of our everyday lives. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides an inside look at the best ways to use video in your online classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Mar 2021 | Helping Students Succeed in Your Online Class | EP51 | 00:23:53 | |
Online students often need extra help and support from teachers. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen outlines several scenarios when students need extra assistance including disability accommodations, unfamiliarity with online classrooms, and unexpected life events. Learn tips and strategies to communicate with students, extend flexibility, and provide support to help them succeed in the virtual classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Oct 2021 | Three Steps to Stress-Free Online Teaching | EP79 | 00:12:09 | |
Teaching online can bring stress in managing competing commitments, diverse teaching tasks, and multiple modalities. To free online educators from overwhelm and stress, productivity strategies provide structure to the work. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares three productivity tools that include a prioritization matrix, task batching, and time boxing to help online educators structure their work and keep time investment within limits. Learn how to simplify your approach to the daily work of teaching online and feel a sense of relief by reducing your stress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | Developing Leadership in Online Higher Education | EP34 | 00:19:12 | |
Educators should always be thinking of ways to develop and enhance their own leadership skills. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen presents strategies for leadership development including improving communication skills, finding new ways to collaborate, understanding how to develop a strategic plan, finding a mentor, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Oct 2021 | Simplify Your Online Teaching with a Learning Framework | EP78 | 00:16:06 | |
Teaching online and developing online courses can be an overwhelming process without limits. Frameworks can keep these processes clear and reduce stress for the online educator. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares frameworks that help online educators provide quality learning experiences for their students, include a variety of approaches and strategies, and reduce stress through a structured approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 | 10 Tips for Personalized and Engaging Student Welcome Messages | EP67 | 00:16:13 | |
To learn effectively online, students need to know how to get started in class. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares 10 tips to help online instructors create effective welcome messages to introduce students to the course and to you as their instructor. Learn what details should be included and ways different types of students need to hear from their instructor in order to be engaged and stay committed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Dec 2021 | Student Affairs: Providing Students with Support and Connection | EP86 | 00:13:38 | |
Students need varying levels of support during their academic experience. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen encourages educators to incorporate information about student affairs into courses and find other ways to help students connect to a wider community of students and faculty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Dec 2020 | Setting Professional Goals as an Online Educator | EP35 | 00:26:21 | |
What areas do you want to improve as an online educator? In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides tips and strategies about how to set achievable goals for your professional growth and development. Learn about four areas to consider focusing your teaching goals, as well as how to stay motivated and remain accountable so you can achieve your goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | Work-Life Balance: Engaging with Students First | EP54 | 00:20:52 | |
Teaching online can be overwhelming and cause a significant amount of work-related stress. In the first part of this three-part series, Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses teaching strategies to help online educators prioritize their time by engaging students first. Learn about using a Community of Inquiry framework, keeping written notes about students and your interaction with them, and the benefits of using backwards mapping to ensure you’re meeting objectives and connecting regularly with students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Jul 2020 | #15: Negotiating Household Schedules When You Teach Online | 00:11:03 | |
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| 01 Sep 2021 | Starting a Reflective Practice Can Help You Grow as an Online Educator | EP73 | 00:14:09 | |
Dedicating time to reflect can help educators assess their teaching strategy and find ways to improve and become more effective. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares what reflective practice means, how to get started, and tips for making the most of reflective writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 May 2021 | How to Prepare Your Online Classroom for a Successful Session | EP57 | 00:20:08 | |
Teaching online classes requires a substantial amount of advanced preparation. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares ways teachers can prepare before a class so they can focus on teaching, engaging with students, and meeting their own teaching goals. Learn tips on writing the syllabus, outlining weekly assignments in advance, preparing for forum discussions, and assessing grading tools all before the class starts to make sure online educators have time and energy to dedicate to students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Nov 2020 | Teaching Military and Veteran Students Online | EP31 | 00:22:20 | |
Military students, especially those on active duty, are a unique segment of the online student population who have specific needs. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides advice and recommendations for instructors about teaching military students including encouraging them to ask questions, making accommodations for unexpected deployments, focusing on real-world connections with learning material, helping them with time management strategies, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | Building Social Presence in the Online Classroom | EP60 | 00:16:41 | |
Online teachers must work to build social presence in their online classes to enhance community and connections with students. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides tips and strategies about how to achieve social presence including instructor involvement, knowledge sharing, interaction intensity, and more. Learn why social presence is important, how to determine if your efforts are working, and how to think of new ways to create community within the classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 May 2021 | How Faculty Can Help with Online Student Retention | EP58 | 00:27:09 | |
Helping students succeed in the online classroom requires a student-centric approach from attentive and skilled faculty. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks to APU faculty director Dr. Doris Blanton about training faculty to help students access and use virtual tools for research. She also provides teaching tips like the importance of providing timely feedback and focusing on both areas of improvement as well as noting what students have done well in their research and writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | Entrepreneurial Ideas and Concepts for the Online Educator | EP68 | 00:16:22 | |
Online teachers must be innovative and creative in order to keep online classes relevant, fresh, and fun to teach. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses what educators can learn from entrepreneurial business strategies. Learn how to apply the “five C’s” of entrepreneurship—credibility, clarity, conviction, capital, and concentration in execution—in the classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | 7 Best Practices for Online Teaching | EP71 | 00:14:08 | |
Teachers can be successful teaching online by adopting best practices to help them prepare and teach the class. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares seven best practices to help online educators plan ahead, humanize their classroom, guide students to tackle challenging assignments, be adaptive during the class, conduct self-evaluations, and get students’ feedback during and after the course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Nov 2021 | Degrees, Certificates for Educators to Improve Online Teaching Skills | EP84 | 00:15:50 | |
With so many schools pivoting to online learning, it's critical that teachers develop the skills and strategies necessary to help their students thrive in the online classroom. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks to Dr. Kathleen Tate, Department Chair of APU’s Teaching program, about the myriad certificates and degrees offered to help licensed teachers improve their skills in technology, STEAM and project-based curriculum, online teaching, instructional design and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | Classroom Management Can Improve Online Student Success | EP45 | 00:14:14 | |
Strong classroom management is especially important in the online environment. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks about the need for advanced planning in online classes to keep students informed about what to expect in the class and aid students in managing their own. Strong classroom management can also help teachers build relationships with students while helping them meet their learning objectives, whether it is professional advancement or personal growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 | Connecting with Students through Zoom | EP62 | 00:13:50 | |
Engaging with students and building a sense of community in an online class can be very difficult. In this episode, APU professor Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses the benefits of hosting a Zoom meeting with students. Learn the numerous options for setting up a Zoom meeting that gives students an opportunity to interact and work together. Also learn tips to help teachers prepare to host a meeting, how to use breakout rooms and other technology tools to increase student engagement, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | A Quick Guide to Blended Learning for Online Educators | EP72 | 00:18:36 | |
Teachers and trainers can develop effective blended learning using this quick guide to course design. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares tips to help online educators set a clear goal for the course, write a course outline, detail both the online and live portions of the course, design collaboration and interactivity, plan communication, consider learning resources, and design assessments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 | This Summer, Start Your 100 List to Lead a Rich and Thriving Life | EP64 | 00:13:59 | |
What are some important things you want to accomplish in your life that will help you lead a thriving and rich life? In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen inspires online teachers to take some time this summer to start a “100 List.” Learn how to think about creating this list of inspiring experiences that will bring richness to your life, how to align these items with your values, and what items can help uplift others, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
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