Helping students succeed in the online classroom requires a student-centric approach. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen talks to APU faculty director Dr. Doris Blanton about training faculty to help with student retention.
Teaching online classes requires a substantial amount of advanced preparation. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares ways teachers can prepare before a class so they can focus on teaching, engaging with students, and meeting their own teaching goals.
As an online teacher, it’s very easy to be distracted, which can reduce efficiency and throw off your work-life balance. In the third and final part of this mini-series, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares strategies to help online educators improve time management priorities and stay focused by minimizing interruptions.
Online educators often get overwhelmed by the endless tasks they need to complete. In this episode, learn about the benefits of creating guidance assets to help student’s self-manage and set expectations, while also helping online teachers manage their high workload.
Teaching online can be overwhelming and interfere with work-life balance. In the first part of this three-part series, Dr. Bethanie Hansen discusses teaching strategies to help online educators prioritize their time by engaging students first.
When teaching in the online classroom, instructors must work hard to connect with students and set expectations for the course. Learn the benefits of technology and how to ask Socratic questions to enhance critical thinking.
Feedback is an important part of online learning. In this episode, learn how to garner feedback based on students’ work, tips on giving effective feedback, and why feedback is a critical part of the learning process for both students and teachers.
Online students often need extra help and support. In this episode, Dr. Bethanie Hansen shares tips to effectively communicate with students, be flexible, and provide support to help them succeed in the virtual classroom.