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Papers by John Nworie

Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, Sep 15, 2021

Quality and reputation are important value indicators for students learning online or in a conven... more Quality and reputation are important value indicators for students learning online or in a conventional classroom setting. One of the ways that institutions demonstrate their achievement of quality is through accreditation. Though higher education institutions engage in the accreditation process voluntarily, an institution that is not accredited risks damaging its reputation, denies its students the privilege of attending an accredited institution, denies its students the opportunity to qualify for federal financial aid, impedes the institution's recruitment efforts, and prevents graduates of professional programs from sitting for national licensure examinations. Employers are also interested in knowing if potential employees attended an accredited institution. There are several ways distance education programs maintain quality and assure accreditation. This paper examined the issue of accreditation on distance education programs in higher education institutions and identified the accreditation agencies evaluating those programs. This paper takes a reflective view on the disruption that occurred to the process of quality assurance and accreditation of distance education in colleges and universities during and in the post-COVID-19 era and shares an outlook for action plans necessary to overcome similarly devastating disruptions in the future.

Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2012

The instructional delivery mode in distance education has been transitioning from the context of ... more The instructional delivery mode in distance education has been transitioning from the context of a physical classroom environment to a virtual learning environment or maintaining a hybrid of the two. However, most distance education programs in dual mode institutions are situated in traditional face-to-face instructional settings. Distance education leaders, therefore, operate in a transition mode which requires some level of flexibility as they authorize and manage change and regularly upgrade their knowledge and skills base to adapt to the constantly changing environment. It is obvious that online distance learning is an evolving learning environment that requires leaders of traditional learning environment to acquire new skills and assume new roles. The requirements for distance education leadership and the dearth of research on how educational and leadership theories influence leaders of distance education programs calls for an examination of leadership theories. Examining various leadership theories provides a theoretical framework for current and prospective distance education leaders. This paper examines theories that can impact distance education leadership. These include transformational, situational, complexity, systems, and adoption and diffusion of innovation theories.

Social and Organizational Aspects

The impact of digital technology and the resulting change has impacted society and every aspect o... more The impact of digital technology and the resulting change has impacted society and every aspect of life, including higher education. Technology has affected every area of operation in higher education, dramatically changed the way work is performed, and enhanced productivity and efficiency levels. While the efforts of higher education institutions to adopt new technological innovation are laudable, it is worth noting that such adoption has not been even across campuses. Technology use has not been consistent due to a number of factors, including adoption and integration approaches, resistance, budget allocations, institutional priorities, shifting student demographics, organizational cultures, leadership issues, and failure to apply systemic approaches to adoption, among others. This chapter examines how higher education has responded to the adoption of digital technologies, reviews some of the existing issues and challenges, and identifies areas that need to be addressed to further...

The academic technology units support the process of using of technology and pedagogy in teaching... more The academic technology units support the process of using of technology and pedagogy in teaching and learning and so occupy an important position in higher education, as their functions impact the instructional mission of institutions. Similarly, the administrators who lead this important function area and who manage the resources that the institutions have heavily invested in hold an important position, as their leadership can contribute to the effective utilization of instructional technologies, leading to the realization of the potential of technology in educational institutions. This paper examines administration of instructional technology as a support service and the position of directors of academic technology in higher education and discusses ways institutions can support the position.

EDUCAUSE quarterly, 2008

EJ799843 - Rethinking Academic Technology Leadership in an Era of Change.

This paper focuses on the management and change domains of educational technology (ET), namely th... more This paper focuses on the management and change domains of educational technology (ET), namely the need for ET leadership in higher education. Leadership issues are examined with respect to instructional development, faculty development, and instructional technology/media management in higher education and the roles ET practitioners can play. Other topics include: a description of the transformative process underway in higher education driven by technological innovations; raising awareness of the need for ET practitioners and doctoral students to aspire for administrative leadership positions for effective policy formulation, strategic planning, management, evaluation, and implementation of instructional development; and discussion of the essential skills and

Contemporary Educational Technology, 2022

As recognition of the roles and contributions of Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) profes... more As recognition of the roles and contributions of Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) professionals has increased, so has the demand for their skills in the workplace whether in higher education institutions or business entities. However, there remains some ambiguity, especially in higher education, about who IDTs are and what they do. There are also questions about who is hiring them. This content analysis study of 250 advertised higher education and corporate IDT positions found no fewer than 9 job titles, 13 academic programs, 5 degree levels, work experience from 1 to 10 years, and compensation that ranged from an hourly pay to a six-digit annual salary. Required skillsets included not only technical and analytical expertise but personal qualities. This study was conducted to provide a current look at the employment opportunities for Instructional Designers and Instructional Technologists.

Techtrends, 2011

As educational technology practitioners and researchers engage in research in the field, a wide a... more As educational technology practitioners and researchers engage in research in the field, a wide array of research methodologies are available to them. One such methodology is the Delphi Technique. Use of the Delphi Technique offers many benefits, including the ability to obtain expert opinion, build consensus, determine the suitability of the application of instructional interventions, forecast trends, and interact with

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the changing roles of the leaders of instructional... more The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the changing roles of the leaders of instructional technology units in higher education based on the findings of a study that investigated the emerging and future roles and responsibilities of directors of ITSS units in higher education in the United States, in view of the changes occurring in higher education.

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Abstract This article presents the results of an investigation into the qualities and qualificati... more Abstract This article presents the results of an investigation into the qualities and qualifications sought in distance education leaders by institutions of higher education in the United States. The researchers examined 191 distance education leadership position ...

Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2007

Performance Improvement, 2004

... Instructional designers have long been involved in adopting innovative processes and technolo... more ... Instructional designers have long been involved in adopting innovative processes and technologies and in designing ... Information management for the intelli-gent organization: Roles and implications for the informa-tion ... Methods and tools for corporate knowledge management. ...

American Journal of Distance Education, 2012