Webinar: Energize Me! Self-Care Options for Online Faculty
Part of the OLC Innovate 2023 Best-in-Track webinar series
Location
Online
Date & Time
July 26, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Description
Stress and a resultant lack of energy is a common issue for online educators. Increased stress and lower satisfaction with teaching online are associated with burnout (Mosleh et al., 2022). There are several causes of stress in online work including Zoom fatigue (tiredness, anxiety, or worry resulting from overusing virtual platforms), technostress (becoming anxious or overwhelmed by working in computer-mediated environments in which there is a constant flow of new information), and work-life balance (having 24/7 access to the online classroom is a challenge for maintaining work-life balance).
In this lively webinar from the Online Learning Consortium, the presenters will invite participants on a virtual journey of their 10 favorite holistic self-care modalities to promote energy. By using healthy strategies, educators can increase their use of self-care health promotion strategies, which in turn promotes their overall performance. Attendees will participate in an interactive self-care modality. The presenters will use guided imagery to lead attendees on a simulated walk through several energizing self-care techniques. Holistic self-care nourishes the mind, body, and spirit of the whole person. Persons who empower themselves with holistic self-care benefit in many aspects of life.
Key Takeaways:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain why rejuvenation is important for the online educator.
- Describe types of energizing self-care.
- Participate in a virtual energizing journey.
