The Online Teaching Lounge

By American Public University

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 tea... more

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The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.

The Online Teaching Lounge episodes:

January 13, 2021 Benefits of Using the WOOP Tool | EP40
Do you want to improve your time management or adopt a new habit? In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares the WOOP tool to help you change behaviors, create new healthy habits, and take a fresh approach to online teaching or online learning. Listen to hear the four steps that were developed using neuroscience and motivation theory to help you become more focused, more productive, and more successful in your online teaching and learning goals.
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January 06, 2021 Methods and Strategies for Teaching Online | EP39
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.

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17min
December 30, 2020 Asking Great Questions Can Improve Student Engagement | EP38
Increasing engagement in the online classroom can often be challenging for educators. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses the importance of asking great questions to solicit information from students, generate more detailed discussion forums, and get students to think more deeply about a topic. Learn seven steps to develop creative and open-ended questions and advice for turning statements into engaging questions.
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December 23, 2020 Own Your Impact in Online Education | EP37
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.
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21min
December 16, 2020 Helping Online Students Prepare for the Holidays | EP36
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.
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16min
December 09, 2020 Setting Professional Goals as an Online Educator | EP35
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.
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27min
December 02, 2020 Developing Leadership in Online Higher Education | EP34
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.
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20min
November 25, 2020 Andragogy in Online Education and Strategies for Teaching Adult Learners | EP33
Online education works very well for many adult learners, but it's important for online educators to understand how these students are very different than traditional 18-to-25 year old students. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks about andragogy theory and ways educators can adjust assignments to meet the needs and objectives of adult online learners.
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19min
November 18, 2020 Self-Care and Balance for Online Educators | EP32
It’s been an extremely challenging time for teachers who have moved from classroom teaching to online teaching while also trying to balance family life when spouses and children are also working and learning in the home. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks to Dr. Lisset Pickens, a professor at American Public University and licensed professional counselor about managing work-life balance and managing these new stressors. Learn about the importance of establishing distinct learning and work spaces in the home and the need to set boundaries so it’s clear when work and school time is over and the “family button” gets turned back on. Also hear recommendations for self-care, learning to say no so you don’t overextend yourself, and seeking ways to be creative with your family during the pandemic.
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29min
November 11, 2020 Teaching Military and Veteran Students Online | EP31
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.
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23min

FAQs about The Online Teaching Lounge:

How many episodes does The Online Teaching Lounge have?

The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.