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Featured Book

Elevate Your Online Teaching Practice

Transform Online Teaching is a must-read for educators looking to master the art of online instruction. Written by an experienced academic leader, this book provides actionable strategies to:

✅ Develop engaging and student-centered instructional practices
✅ Foster meaningful connections in the virtual classroom
✅ Enhance your instructional presence and effectiveness
✅ Overcome common challenges in online teaching

Whether you’re new to online education or an experienced instructor, this book offers practical insights to help you excel.

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Latest Blog Post

Transform Your Online Teaching with 5 Learner-Centered Strategies

Adult Education, Appreciative Teaching, Higher Education, Online Teaching, Uncategorized

Why do you aspire to teach—or continue teaching—online classes? This is a question I reflected on throughout my career, using it as a tool for self-assessment to ensure I’m growing and adapting as the needs of learners evolve. While technology…

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📚 Inspiration Meets Education

Discover unique, high-quality products designed to motivate and uplift educators. From inspirational cards that spark reflection to motivational notebooks and mugs, find the perfect tools to energize your teaching journey.

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Taking the Distance out of Distance Learning

Meet Dr. J: An Authority in Online Education

With two decades of experience in online teaching, faculty development, and curriculum design, Dr. Bruce A. Johnson is more than just an educator—he is a leader, mentor, and innovator in the field of distance learning.

✔ 20 Years in Distance Learning & Online Teaching – A trusted expert in teaching with technology, faculty mentoring, and student engagement, Dr. J has guided first-generation students, working professionals, and doctoral candidates to success.

✔ Dissertation Chair & Mentor – For over 11 years, he has helped doctoral students navigate the complex dissertation process, providing critical support from research development to defense.

✔ Faculty Development Leader – With over a decade of experience training faculty, Dr. J has coached educators to enhance their instructional effectiveness and elevate the online learning experience.

✔ Curriculum Development Expert – As a subject matter expert and course developer, he has designed, authored, and refined hundreds of courses across undergraduate and graduate programs, ensuring alignment with adult learning principles and best practices.

✔ Respected Communicator & Problem-Solver – A skilled communicator known for mentoring, coaching, conflict resolution, and student success strategies, Dr. J fosters a supportive, high-quality learning environment for both students and faculty.

Whether you are an educator seeking guidance, a student looking for motivation, or a leader exploring faculty development strategies, you’ve come to the right place.

📚 Explore Dr. J’s insights, books, and resources to elevate your learning journey.

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Coming Soon

📖 Appreciative Teaching: The Positive Practice of Online Teaching
✨ By Dr. Bruce A. Johnson

When you approach teaching with genuine appreciation and positivity, it transforms both your experience and your students’ learning journey. Appreciative teaching isn’t just a method—it’s a mindset. By fostering meaningful, positive interactions, you create a supportive, engaging, and transformational online learning environment.

📚 Stay tuned for this exciting new book—coming soon!

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Student Testimonials

⭐️ “Dr. J, your class was the best way to begin a doctoral program. As leaders, we should all aspire to be as encouraging, supportive, and motivating as you are.” – Emily

⭐️ “You are a positive inspiration. It is so evident that you care about your students. Your compassion and enthusiasm for our success have made all the difference.” – Ana

⭐️ “I started this course feeling nervous about returning to school after a long break. Thanks to your guidance, I now feel confident in my ability to succeed.” – Laicey

⭐️ “Dr. J was the biggest influence on my success in this course. His enthusiasm, clear guidance, and encouragement made all the difference.” – End-of-Course Evaluation

⭐️ “Your patience, mentorship, and support have been beyond anything I could have hoped for. I feel lucky to have had you as my mentor.” – Rachael

⭐️ “Dr. J’s feedback, weekly videos, and additional resources were tremendously helpful. He truly cares about students’ success.” – End-of-Course Evaluation

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