2045: A day in the life of a student
It is 6:45 a.m. in the year 2045, and Maya wakes to the gentle chime of her AI-integrated learning assistant. The device, embedded into her home’s wall system,…
Dr. Johnston stands out as a dedicated educator with a Ph.D. in Management and Technology from Walden University and an ongoing Ph.D. candidacy in Educational Leadership at Capella University. His journey includes an MBA from Post University, enriching his perspective on international business. Dr. Johnston's entrepreneurial spirit fueled the foundation of Vapour Inc., showcasing his commitment to combining environmental concerns with profitability. His role as President of Cellular International Inc. further highlights his ability to innovate and lead with integrity. Dr. Johnston's global experience and passionate advocacy for adult learning and growth resonate through his professional and academic endeavors. Connect with him on LinkedIn to learn more about his journey.
Latest posts by Dr. John Johnston (see all)
- 2045: A day in the life of a student - December 31, 2025
- The rise of AI-native universities - December 29, 2025
- Why AI-driven education must replace an outdated learning model - December 22, 2025
The rise of AI-native universities
In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people learn, OpenAI has introduced a compelling and provocative concept: the AI-native university.
Why AI-driven education must replace an outdated learning model
It is time to discard STEM education entirely and replace it with a more progressive, cost-effective, and skills-based alternative--one that harnesses AI to create a more adaptive, personalized,…
How will dismantling the Department of Education impact higher ed?
Although talks about scaling back federal control over education have been ongoing for years, few in the academic world expected it to actually come to fruition. Yet, here…
Colleges are saying no to the White House’s “Compact for Academic Excellence”–for good reason
I have spent a career studying how policy shapes higher education, but rarely has the federal government offered such a stark quid pro quo as the “Compact for…
The quiet collapse: What the partial U.S. government shutdown means for higher education
When the federal government shutters its doors, the ripple effects do not stop at the U.S. Capitol--they cascade into every corner of American life. In the world of…
Ethics besieged in higher education–and how AI can fire back
When ethics is treated like a dirty word, something has gone terribly awry. This reflection posed by a graduate seminar colleague--“institutions excel at compliance and policy responses yet…
Democracy’s future and the fate of higher education
Since the founding of the United States, democracy and higher education have been deeply intertwined. The early architects of the republic recognized that democracy requires an educated citizenry…
A day in the life of a student, 2045
It is 6:45 a.m. in the year 2045, and Maya wakes to the gentle chime of her AI-integrated learning assistant. The device, embedded into her home’s wall system,…
The rise of AI-native universities: OpenAI’s vision for every student
In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people learn, OpenAI has introduced a compelling and provocative concept: the AI-native university.