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The Online Teaching Lounge

American Public University

140 episodes

8 months ago

Online teaching can be challenging, rewarding, engaging, and fun. American Public University brings you the Online Teaching Lounge, a podcast for educators, academics, and parents featuring online teaching tips, topics, and strategies. To learn more, visit StudyatAPU.com.

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Online teaching can be challenging, rewarding, engaging, and fun. American Public University brings you the Online Teaching Lounge, a podcast for educators, academics, and parents featuring online teaching tips, topics, and strategies. To learn more, visit StudyatAPU.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/140)

The Online Teaching Lounge

A Guide to Using Video in Your Online Teaching | EP139

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.

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2 years ago

19 minutes 15 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

How to Approach Online Discussions from a Macro and Micro View | EP138

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.

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2 years ago

14 minutes 22 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

How Radical Depersonalization Can Improve Your Teaching | EP137

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.

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2 years ago

13 minutes 15 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

How to Navigate a Career Change in Online Education | EP136

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.

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2 years ago

16 minutes 51 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

What is Gratitude? | EP135

In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen delves into the many facets of gratitude.

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2 years ago

11 minutes 17 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

What Makes a Great College Teacher? | EP134

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.

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2 years ago

13 minutes 36 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

Improving Student Engagement Using Metrics and Data | EP133

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.

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2 years ago

13 minutes 47 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

Letting Go of Sedentary Online Teaching | Ep132

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.

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2 years ago

19 minutes 38 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

Benefits of Offering Choices in the Online Classroom | EP131

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.

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2 years ago

13 minutes 26 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

8 Teaching Strategies to Improve Efficiency and Connection | EP 130

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.

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2 years ago

29 minutes 27 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

How to Write a Conference Proposal | EP129

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.

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3 years ago

17 minutes 43 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

What Fuels You as an Educator?

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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3 years ago

14 minutes 28 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

Quizlet: Flashcard App to Help Students Learn Course Material | EP127

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.

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3 years ago

17 minutes 55 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

Starting a New Online Class | EP126

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.

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3 years ago

13 minutes 41 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

Three Steps to a Great Online Teaching Routine | EP125

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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3 years ago

14 minutes 35 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

7 Quick Tips for Using Video and Multimedia in Online Teaching | EP 124

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.

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3 years ago

14 minutes 10 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

Listening to Students in the Online Classroom | EP123

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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3 years ago

11 minutes 58 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

Find Your “Why”: What Drove You to be an Educator? | EP122

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.

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3 years ago

16 minutes 35 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

Three Interactive Platforms to Consider Using in the Online Classroom | EP121

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.

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3 years ago

14 minutes 5 seconds

The Online Teaching Lounge

How to Apply Project-Based Learning in Online Teaching | EP120

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.

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3 years ago

13 minutes 5 seconds