Best Practices in Online Education

#134: What Makes a Great College Instructor?

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#134: What Makes a Great College Instructor?

Nov 2, 2022

Instructors must evaluate their teaching style to ensure student success. Here are questions teachers must ask when planning their next course and other tips to be effective in the online classroom.

#133: Improving Student Engagement Using Metrics and Data

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#133: Improving Student Engagement Using Metrics and Data

Oct 26, 2022

Student engagement is a critical part of learning. In this episode, learn how educators can use metrics and data to better understand how to improve student engagement.

#131: Benefits of Offering Choices in the Online Classroom

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#131: Benefits of Offering Choices in the Online Classroom

Oct 12, 2022

Providing students with choices in assignments can add excitement and increase student creativity. Learn about ways teachers can add more choices in the online classroom.

#130: 8 Teaching Strategies to Improve Efficiency and Connection

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#130: 8 Teaching Strategies to Improve Efficiency and Connection

Oct 5, 2022

Efficiency is important, but online educators must be mindful not to sacrifice student relationships for the sake of efficiency.

#126: Tips for Educators Starting a New Online Class

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#126: Tips for Educators Starting a New Online Class

Sep 7, 2022

Many teachers, especially those who are new to online teaching, struggle to figure out how to connect with students in an online class.

#117: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning

Jul 6, 2022

The goal of culturally responsive teaching is to help students feel more comfortable, connected and understood in the classroom. Learn ways to create a more inclusivity.

#114: Using Video to Provide Feedback to Online Students

Jun 15, 2022

It can be easy for online educators to “hide behind a keyboard.” Learn how using video to provide information and feedback can engage students and improve efficiency.

#110: How to Bring Creativity into Your Online Classroom

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#110: How to Bring Creativity into Your Online Classroom

May 18, 2022

Creativity fosters learning so it’s important for online teachers to find ways to encourage creativity among students. Learn what to integrate creative approaches.

#109: How to Develop Your Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom

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#109: How to Develop Your Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom

May 11, 2022

Building your presence and persona as an instructor is incredibly important in an online classroom. Learn ways to develop a strong presence with students.

#107: Managing Sick Time or Emergencies as an Online Teacher

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#107: Managing Sick Time or Emergencies as an Online Teacher

Apr 27, 2022

You never know when emergencies or illness may strike. Learn tips to help online educators prepare for unexpected absences, illnesses, or other emergencies.

#100: Celebrating 100 Episodes with 5 Most Popular Topics for Online Teachers

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#100: Celebrating 100 Episodes with 5 Most Popular Topics for Online Teachers

Mar 9, 2022

Agility and continuous improvement are essential parts of online education. In this milestone episode, learn about the top 5 listener favorites.

#97: Tips on Teaching Writing: From Essay Maps to Critiquing

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#97: Tips on Teaching Writing: From Essay Maps to Critiquing

Feb 16, 2022

Being an effective writer is a foundational skill but teaching students how to write can be both challenging and overwhelming for educators. Learn tips on teaching writing.

#94: Strategies for Applying Andragogy, Constructivism, and Heutagogy

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#94: Strategies for Applying Andragogy, Constructivism, and Heutagogy

Jan 26, 2022

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#82: Be Present: Best Practices for Authentic Teaching Online

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#82: Be Present: Best Practices for Authentic Teaching Online

Nov 3, 2021

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#81: Enhancing Online Discussion Forums to Improve Student Learning

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#81: Enhancing Online Discussion Forums to Improve Student Learning

Oct 27, 2021

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#78: Simplify Your Online Teaching with a Learning Framework

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#78: Simplify Your Online Teaching with a Learning Framework

Oct 6, 2021

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#76: How to use a Learning Management System to Put Your Class Online

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#76: How to use a Learning Management System to Put Your Class Online

Sep 22, 2021

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#75: Moving Your Course Online? Orientation to Online Education

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#75: Moving Your Course Online? Orientation to Online Education

Sep 15, 2021

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#74: Benefits of Small Group Discussions in Online Classrooms

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#74: Benefits of Small Group Discussions in Online Classrooms

Sep 8, 2021

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#72: A Quick Guide to Blended Learning for Online Educators

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#72: A Quick Guide to Blended Learning for Online Educators

Aug 25, 2021

This content first appeared at APUEdge.com. Teachers and trainers can develop effective blended...

#71: 7 Best Practices for Online Teaching

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#71: 7 Best Practices for Online Teaching

Aug 18, 2021

Teachers can be successful teaching online by adopting best practices to help them prepare and...

#70: Parallel Thinking for the Online Educator

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#70: Parallel Thinking for the Online Educator

Aug 11, 2021

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#67: 10 Tips for Personalizing and Engaging Welcome Messages

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#67: 10 Tips for Personalizing and Engaging Welcome Messages

Jul 21, 2021

This content first appeared on APUEdge.com To learn effectively online, students need to know how...

#65: Strategies to Make Discussion Boards More Engaging [Podcast]

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#65: Strategies to Make Discussion Boards More Engaging [Podcast]

Jul 7, 2021

This content initially appeared at APUEdge.Com Discussion boards are a required part of many...

#62: Connecting with Students Through Zoom

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#62: Connecting with Students Through Zoom

Jun 16, 2021

This content first appeared at APUEdge.com.Engaging with students and building a sense of...

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