The Online Teaching Lounge Podcast

#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.

#106: Mapping the Learner Journey to Enhance Curriculum

Apr 20, 2022

Educators must understand students’ experience. Hear steps to map a learner journey like designing pathways, mapping skills gap, and establishing a clear goal.

#105 Podcast: Helping Students Navigate their Online Education Journey

Apr 13, 2022

The pandemic caused a major disruption to education. Learn how student affairs’ professionals and teachers can help students navigate these changes.

#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.

#101: Preparing for Peak Performance in Online Teaching: Part 1

Mar 16, 2022

Teaching online can be challenging. Learn how educators can reach their peak performance using these preparation tips.

#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.

#99: Student Affairs in Online Education: Creating Opportunities for Interaction

Mar 2, 2022

Providing guidance and assistance to students during their online academic journey is very different than in traditional, on-ground educational experiences. Learn more about student affairs in online education.

#98: How is ‘The Great Resignation’ Affecting Online Education?

Feb 23, 2022

Learn how the “The Great Resignation” has affected online higher education and three concepts to help educators stay invigorated while also retaining students.

#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.

#96: Student Retention Strategies in Online Education

Feb 9, 2022

This content originally appeared on APUEdge.Com. Every year, a large number of students across the...

#95: Student Affairs: Addressing Student Mental Health and Wellness

Feb 2, 2022

This content first appeared on APUEdge.com Podcast with Dr. Bethanie L. Hansen, Department...

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

Jan 26, 2022

This content first appeared on APUEdge.com Podcast with Dr. Bethanie L. Hansen, Department...

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

Nov 3, 2021

Be Present: Best Practices for Authentic Teaching Online This content first appeared at...

#81: Enhancing Online Discussion Forums to Improve Student Learning

Oct 27, 2021

Enhancing Online Discussion Forums to Improve Student Learning This content first appeared at...

#80: Social-Emotional Learning

Oct 20, 2021

This content was first provided at APUEdge.com. Teaching children during a pandemic, whether...

#79: Three Steps to Stress-Free Online Teaching

Oct 13, 2021

Three Steps to Stress-Free Online Teaching Using Productivity Tools This content first appeared at...

#78: Simplify Your Online Teaching with a Learning Framework

Oct 6, 2021

Simplify Your Online Teaching with Learning Frameworks This content first appeared at APUEdge.com....

#77: How to Say “NO” When You Teach Online

Sep 29, 2021

How to Convey a Positive “No” When Teaching Online This content first appeared on APUEdge.com....

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

Sep 22, 2021

How to Use a Learning Management System to Put Your Class Online This content first appeared at...

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

Sep 15, 2021

Moving Your Course Online? Orientation to Online Education This content first appeared at...

#74: Benefits of Small Group Discussions in Online Classrooms

Sep 8, 2021

Benefits of Small Group Discussions in Online Classrooms This content first appeared at...

#73: Starting a Reflective Practice Can Help You Grow as an Online Educator

Sep 1, 2021

Starting a Reflective Practice Can Help You Grow as an Online Educator This content first appeared...

#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

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

Aug 11, 2021

This content first appeared at APUEdge.com Thinking is a skill that can always be further...

#69: 10 Leadership Principles to Refresh Your Teaching Career

Aug 4, 2021

This content was first posted at APUEdge.Com Teaching online can sometimes get stale or...

#68: Entrepreneurial Ideas and Concepts for the Online Educator

Jul 28, 2021

Online teachers must be innovative and creative in order to keep online classes relevant, fresh,...

#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...

#66: Increasing Your Productivity as an Online Educator [Podcast]

Jul 14, 2021

This content initially appeared at APUEdge.com Maintaining a high level of productivity can be...

#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...

#64: This Summer, Start Your 100 List to Lead a Rich and Thriving Life [Podcast]

Jun 30, 2021

This content first appeared at APUEdge.Com What are some important things you want to accomplish...

#63: Benefits of Mentoring Online Students [Podcast]

Jun 23, 2021

This content originally appeared on APUEdge.com. Teachers are always seeking better ways to...

#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...

#59: Tips to Skillfully Cope with Life’s Inevitable Stressors

May 26, 2021

This content initially appeared at APUEdge.com. We all have an endless “to do” list that we can’t...

Guest Podcast: A Mindset for Working From Home

May 23, 2021

This content originally appeared at DrBCoach.Com. As an online educator, you're likely working...

#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...

#56: Work-Life Balance (Part 3 of 3): Setting Time Management Priorities

May 5, 2021

This content originally appeared on APUEdge.Com. Subscribe to Online Teaching LoungeApple...

#55: Work-Life Balance (Part 2 of 3): Creating Guidance Assets

Apr 28, 2021

This content was first provided at APUEdge.com. Online educators often get overwhelmed by the...

#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...

#53: Setting the Tone in the Online Classroom

Apr 14, 2021

When teaching an online class, instructors must work hard to connect with students and set...

#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...

#49: Taking Care of Yourself as an Online Educator

Mar 17, 2021

This content originally appeared at APUEdge.ComBeing an online educator means you can work...

#48: How to Build Community with Online Faculty Teams

Mar 10, 2021

Online faculty often feel disconnected from the institution and fellow faculty members. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen provides tips and strategies for building community among faculty members to help them feel connected, informed and engaged. Learn how department leaders can focus on building relationships through consistent weekly messages, interactive team meetings, one-on-one time, peer mentoring and coaching opportunities, collaboration sites, and much more.