Life and Work while Teaching Online

#137: How Radical Depersonalization Can Improve Your Teaching

Nov 30, 2022

Have you ever felt attacked by a student’s feedback about your teaching? Learn how radical depersonalization can help teachers better understand the needs of students and even help get to know students better.

#136: How to Navigate a Career Change in Online Education

Nov 23, 2022

Is it time for a career change? Learn about crafting a strong narrative about your career, building a network and being ready to negotiate.

#135: Gratitude and Its Role in Online Learning

Nov 16, 2022

In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bethanie Hansen delves into the many facets of gratitude and how to reach and teach online learners about gratitude.

#129: How to Write a Conference Proposal

Sep 28, 2022

Part of learning and stretching is sharing your knowledge. Learn about the benefits of presenting at a professional conference and tips on preparing a conference proposal.

#128: What Fuels You as an Educator?

Sep 21, 2022

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.

#125: Three Steps to a Great Online Teaching Routine

Aug 31, 2022

Teaching online can be time consuming and seep into instructors’ personal time. Learn tips for planning a strong work routine.

#122: Find Your “Why”: What Drove You to be an Educator?

Aug 10, 2022

How do you find meaning in your life and work? Learn why it’s important for educators to identify their “why” to help get through challenging times.

#119: Managing Vacation Time While Teaching Online

Jul 20, 2022

Is it possible to take a vacation while also teaching an online class? Learn strategies to manage the classroom while away for a short amount of time.

#116: Online Classroom Management: Boss or Leader?

Jun 29, 2022

Learn the difference between managing the online classroom like a boss or like a leader. Which is better for online educators?

#113: How Reflective Practices Can Help Students Learn More Deeply

Jun 8, 2022

Reflective practices can help students retain information. Learn how journaling and other reflective practices can help students “think about their thinking.”

#112: A Guide to Dealing with Challenging Students in the Online Classroom

Jun 1, 2022

Online educators sometimes face challenging students who disagree with a grade or are argumentative in the classroom. Learn how to deal with such conflicts.

#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.

#104: Tips to Recognize Burnout and Overcome Overwhelm

Apr 6, 2022

Learn the signs of burnout including exhaustion, cynicism and inefficacy and ways to rebuild your emotional strength, manage your energy, and find satisfaction in your work again.

#103 Podcast: Insight from Leading the Way in Online Higher Education

Mar 30, 2022

While offering online courses was a new endeavor for many institutions of higher learning, APU has been doing so for 30 years. Learn from President Dr. Kate Zatz about continuous improvements to technology and working to foster connections with students in an online environment.

#102: Preparing to Teach Your Online Class with Peak Performance, Part 2

Mar 23, 2022

Focusing on personal wellbeing can help educators reach their peak performance. Learn tips to help plan ahead for wellbeing to maintain energy and enthusiasm.