Dr. Bruce A. Johnson has been working in the field of higher education and distance learning since 2005, with roles including Doctoral Chair and Committee Member, Faculty Development Manager, Core Faculty, and Faculty Development Specialist. Dr. J's background also includes work as a Human Performance Improvement Consultant, and prior to 2005, he was a Manager of Training and Development.
Dr. Johnson is an inspirational author, writer, and educator. His life mission to teach, mentor, write, and inspire others. He has earned a PhD in Postsecondary and Adult Education, a Certificate in Training and Performance Improvement (TPI), a Master's in Adult Education, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
As a scholar practitioner, Dr. J was published in a scholarly journal and he has been a featured presenter at an international distance learning conference. He has published three books related to higher education, including two about online teaching. Dr. J has also published over 230 online articles about adult learning, higher education, distance learning, online teaching, and mindset development.
The author wants to instill within you a sense of hope about your future, regardless of the circumstances in your life now. That is the purpose of this book, to inspire and uplift you, and more importantly, teach you how to set your own mind free of limiting beliefs. Are you ready to begin your path to spiritual transformation?
What transforms an effective instructor into an engaging educator is learning adult education principles, and what it means for students to be involved in the learning process. This book provides strategies that are a result of Dr. J's teaching, research, and work with faculty. It provides professional development, to help you learn adult education translated into transformative practice.
This book was written to provide educators with a professional development opportunity from an academic leader and innovative educator. The purpose of this book is to inspire your work as an online educator, develop engaging instructional practices, connect with students in a meaningful manner, and perform your very best.