Publications and Editorial Work

*Dr. Boyer has extensive experience in research, academic scholarship, and publication.*

Refereed Journal Articles

Boyer, N., & Bucklew, K. (2019). Competency-Based Education (CBE) and Higher Education Enterprise Systems Journal: The Journal of Competency-Based Education, February 2019.

Boyer, N., Thomas, C., Neuman, N., Jerrigan, K., Jones, J., Gollery, T., & Thompson. (2018). Using Action Research to Innov8: Facilitating Culture Shifts in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Community College Journal of Research and Practice.published online September 2018.

Boyer, N. R. & Usinger, P. (2015). Tracking pathways to success: Triangulating Learning success factors. International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, 12 (2), 22-48.

Boyer, N. R., Beard, J., Holt. L., Larsen, J., Piskurich, J.F., & Piskurich, G. (2013). Fostering technology and self-direction: The impact to adults in education, business, and everyday life. International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, 10 (3), 1-20.

Boyer, N.R. & Usinger, P. (2012). Tracking pathways to success: Identifying learning success factors across course delivery formats. International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, 9 (1), 24-37.

Gaspar, A., Armitage, W., Boyer, N., Johnson, G., & Bennett, C. (2012). A preliminary validation of Linux system administration learning outcomes. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 28 (2), 179-187.

Johnson, G., Gaspar, A., Boyer, N., Bennett, C., & Armitage, W. (2012). Applying the revised Bloom’s taxonomy of the cognitive domain to Linux system administration assessments. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 28 (2), 238-247.

Book Chapters

Boyer, N., & Bucklew, K. (2019). Competency-Based Education (CBE) and Higher Education Enterprise Systems Journal: The Journal of Competency-Based Education, February 2019.

Boyer, N. R. & Usinger, P. (2015). Tracking pathways to success: Triangulating Learning success factors. International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, 12 (2), 22-48.

Boyer, N.R. & Usinger, P. (2012). Tracking pathways to success: Identifying learning success factors across course delivery formats. International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, 9 (1), 24-37.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

Boyer, N.R., Thomas, C., Usinger, P., Marquez, N., Neuman, N., & Jernigan, K. (2015). Facilitating innovation in college environments: The Innov8 Academy. In H. Shepard. (Ed.), Selected papers from the 26th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Jacksonville, FL: Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Invited Blogs

Boyer, N. R. (2017). SDL and Technology: A Vital Reciprocity. International Society for Self-Directed Learning. https://www.sdlglobal.com/blog

Boyer, N. R. (2016). The Technology Lever: Shifting the Learning Paradigm through Personalization. P21: Partnership for 21st Century Learning. http://www.p21.org/news-events/p21blog/1970-the-technology-lever-shifting-the-learning-paradigm-through-personalization-

Presentations (2015-2019)

National and International

Boyer, N., Holt, L., & Redding, T. (2019). Inclusive and Exciting: Online Technology, Extending SDL. 33rd Self- Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.

Connors, J., & Boyer, N. (2019). Implementing Quality Improvement Projects in a BSN Capstone Course. 33rd Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.

Boyer, N., Navarre Cleary, M., Telkamp, J. & Mason, J. (2019). The Self-Directed Learner in Competency-Based Education. 33^rdSelf-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.

Boyer, N., Neuman, N., & Bucklew. (2018). Personalizing Learning: Innovating through a Competency Based Rolling Enrollment Program. EDUCAUSE, Denver, CO.

Roe, E., Boyer, N. & Kennedy, A. (2018). The Tale of Two States & CBE in Advanced Technological Education. CBE Exchange, Orlando, FL.

Boyer, N., Cheney, M., Mason, J., Mast, L., McIntire-Hite, L., Navarre Cleary, M., Sharp, D., Telkamp, J. (2018). Exploring Self-Direction in CBE. CBE Exchange, Orlando, FL.

Johnson, M., Boyer, N., Toosi, M., & Roe, E. (2018). Engaging Industry Partners to Develop Simulations for Workforce Development. NSF-ATE PI Conference, Washington, DC.

Boyer, N. (2018). Embracing Educational Disruptors: A Systemic Transformation. Higher Ed Congress, Washington, D.C.

Boyer, N. (2017). Disruptive Change of the College Institution: Competency-Based Education. League of Innovation, Washington, D.C.

Boyer, N. (2017). At the Precipice: Personalization as a Catalyst Toward Learner Self-Direction. 31rd Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.

Hedley, K., Dolan, S., Boyer, N.R. (2016, July). How to Develop a Competency-Based Education Program, Part II. American Association of Community Colleges Webinar.

Boyer, N., Roe, E., & Jones, K. (2016). Excellence and Innovation: Preliminary Outcomes of a Competency-Based Education Program. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Atlanta, GA.

Boyer, N., Simpson, K., & Ware, D. (2016). Creating Industry Synergy: Guiding the Global Focus through Local Advisory Board Governance. Community Colleges for International Development 40th Anniversary Conference, Orlando, FL.

Boyer, N. (2016). Using Technology to Leverage Self-Directed Learning. 30th Annual International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.

Roe, E.A. & Boyer, N.R. (2015). Empowering the learner: Disrupting technical education through competency-based education. NSF-ATE PI Conference. Washington DC.

Boyer, N. R. & Dorrell, D. (2015). Rethinking everything: Learning as the constant to disrupt higher education, Association of Community College Trustees. San Diego, CA.

Boyer, N. & Usinger, P. (2015). Tracking Pathways to Student Success: A Continuation Study. 29th Annual International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.

Boyer, N., Usinger, P., Jernigan, K., Marquez, N. (September 2014). Facilitating Faculty Innovation: The Innov8 Academy. Florida Distance Learning Association. Orlando, FL.

Boyer, N., & Usinger (September 2014). Innov8 Academy: Developing a Culture of Innovation. EDUCAUSE Face to Face Annual Conference. Orlando, FL. (Poster Session).

Regional and State

Boyer, N. R., Roe, E., Jones, K. (2016). Excellence and Innovation: Preliminary Outcomes of a Competency Based STEM Education Program. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools COC Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Boyer, N. R., Simpson, K., & Nold, H. (2016). Creating Industry Synergy: Guiding the Global Focus through Local Advisory Board Governance. Florida Consortium for International Education. Orlando, FL.

Villalobos, S. (facilitator), Barnes, J., Bastedo, K., Boyer, N.R, Diamond, D., Northrup, P., Su, H.F.H. (2015, September). Competency Based Education: A Panel Discussion. Florida Distance Learning Association Annual Conference. Altamonte Springs, FL.

Boyer, N. R. & Roe, E.A. (2015). Em”Power”ing Students: Disrupting technological education through competency- based education. Southern Association for Colleges and Schools COC Annual Conference, Houston, TX.

Editorial

Editorial Review Boards

International Journal of Self-Directed Learning. (July 2010-Ongoing).

Manuscript Reviews

SA-eDUC, Special Edition. Article review, “Multimedia-based professional development: Striving towards self-directed learning”. (June 2013).