Kristien Andrianatos is a dedicated online educator and researcher at the North-West University in South Africa. She teaches Academic Literacy Development, a cross-faculty, fully asynchronous course designed for distance learning students. Her work centers on equipping students across disciplines with the academic skills they need to succeed in higher education. She is an active member of a community of practice focused on innovative teaching and learning with technology. Kristien's research interests include reading comprehension, mixed methods research, digital competencies, and the effective integration of online tools in higher education contexts. Driven by a commitment to accessible, high-impact learning, she continuously explores new ways to enhance teaching through technology and foster meaningful academic engagement in online environments.