The Online Teaching Lounge

The Online Teaching Lounge


Latest Episodes

How to Bring Creativity into Your Online Classroom | EP110
May 18, 2022

In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares ways to integrate creative approaches in the online classroom.

How to Develop Your Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom | Ep109
May 11, 2022

In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks about several ways to build your instructor presence.

Authenticity to the Online Classroom | EP108
May 04, 2022

In this episode, learn about the value of authenticity, building teaching presence and social presence, and how to keep from oversharing with students.

Managing Sick Time or Emergencies as an Online Teacher | EP107
April 27, 2022

In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides tips and strategies to help online educators prepare for unexpected absences, illnesses, or other emergencies.

Mapping the Learner Journey to Enhance Curriculum | EP106
April 20, 2022

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.

Helping Students Navigate their Online Education Journey | EP105
April 13, 2022

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.

Tips to Recognize Burnout and Overcome Overwhelm | EP104
April 06, 2022

In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses the signs of burnout including exhaustion, cynicism and inefficacy.

Insight from Leading the Way in Online Higher Education
March 30, 2022

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.

Preparing to Teach Your Online Class with Peak Performance - Pt. 2 | EP102
March 23, 2022

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.

Preparing for Peak Performance in Online Teaching: Part 1 | Ep101
March 16, 2022

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.