Dr. John Johnston , Author at eCampus News

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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.

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Democracy’s future and the fate of higher education - September 19, 2025
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The rise of AI-native universities: OpenAI’s vision for every student - August 6, 2025

AI in Education

Embracing the inevitable: Gen Z’s vision of AI and GPT in higher education

February 26, 2024January 19, 2024 by Dr. John Johnston

Gen Z's perspectives on AI reveal a blend of enthusiasm and caution--and they offer an instructive guide for higher education institutions.

As an academic immersed in the evolving education landscape, I am struck by the profound ways Generation Z students perceive and interact with artificial intelligence (AI), particularly GPT-4.

AI in Education

The academic implications of AI in student writing

February 26, 2024December 5, 2023 by Dr. John Johnston, Ed.D. Candidate in Educational Leadership, Capella University

AI tools like ChatGPT will be used in student writing, putting academics at a crossroads of innovation and integrity.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the advent of AI and ChatGPT has ushered in a new era of academic assistance. As a doctoral student and research…

AI in Education

Coming out of the AI closet: A scholar’s embrace of ChatGPT-4

February 26, 2024September 7, 2023 by Dr. John Johnston, Ed.D. Candidate in Educational Leadership, Capella University & GPT-4

As tools like ChatGPT-4 emerge, they bring with them a new level of assistance--along with a clear message that the future is already unfolding

ChatGPT-4 has ushered in a new era of brainstorming, structuring, and drafting academic papers. Understanding that this cannot be equated to outsourcing my work to AI is crucial.

Classroom Innovation

AI’s evolution sparks questions about cheating

February 26, 2024June 16, 2023 by Dr. John Johnston, Ed.D. Candidate in Educational Leadership, Capella University & GPT-4

Uncovering cheating in higher ed necessitates a multifaceted approach, combining AI tools, metadata analysis, and other investigative methods.

From the dawn of time, the relentless pursuit of knowledge has propelled human progress. Now, as higher education faces the emergence of AI language models like ChatGPT-4, questions…

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