Best Practices in Online Education

#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]

Jul 7, 2021

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

#62: Connecting with Students Through Zoom

Jun 16, 2021

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

#61: Five Creative Ways to Enhance Forum Discussions

Jun 9, 2021

This content initially appeared at...

#60: Building Social Presence in the Online Classroom

Jun 2, 2021

This content initially appeared on APUEdge.com. Online teachers must work to build social presence...

#58: Helping Online Students, an Interview with Dr. Doris Blanton

May 19, 2021

This content was first posted on APUEdge.ComHelping students succeed in the online classroom...

#57: How to Prepare Your Online Classroom for a Successful Session

May 12, 2021

This content first appeared on APUEDGE.COM.Teaching online classes requires a substantial amount...

#54: Work Life Balance (Part 1 of 3): Engaging With Students First

Apr 23, 2021

This content initially appeared on APUEDGE.COM.Teaching online can be overwhelming and cause a...

#52: Effective Feedback in Your Online Teaching

Apr 7, 2021

This content originally appeared on APUEdge.com. Feedback is an important part of online learning....

#51: Helping Students Succeed in Your Online Class

Mar 31, 2021

This content originally appeared at APUEdge.Com Online students often need extra help and support...

#50: Regular Reflection can Improve Productivity

Mar 24, 2021

Online educators can get so caught up in completing tasks and meeting deadlines that they often...

#47: Tips for Adding Audio, Video, and Multimedia to the Online Classroom

Mar 4, 2021

Learn to add audio, video, and multimedia to your online teaching using a strategic approach for a positive impact without the overwhelm.

#45: Classroom Management Can Improve Online Student Success

Feb 17, 2021

This content originally appeared on APUEdge.com Strong classroom management is especially...

#43: Build Better Student Connections by Avoiding 4 Pitfalls

Feb 3, 2021

This content originally appeared at APUEdge.com Connecting effectively with students in the online...

#42: How to Increase Your Confidence and Connection in the Online Classroom

Jan 27, 2021

This content originally appeared at APUEdge.Com What drives you as an educator? In this episode,...

#39: Creative Methods and Strategies for Teaching Online

Jan 6, 2021

This content first appeared on APUSEdge.Com It can be challenging to keep online courses engaging...

#38: Asking Great Questions Can Improve Student Engagement

Dec 30, 2020

This content first appeared at APUSEdge.Com Increasing engagement in the online classroom can...

#35: Setting Professional Goals as an Online Educator

Dec 9, 2020

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.

#33: Andragogy in Online Education and Strategies for Teaching Adult Learners

Nov 25, 2020

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.

#31: Teaching Military and Veteran Students Online

Nov 11, 2020

Military students, especially those on active duty, are a unique segment of the online student population who have specific needs. In this episode, you’ll find advice and recommendations 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.