He holds a M.Ed. in educational media and instructional design from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. in instructional technology from the University of Georgia, Athens. Oliver teaches graduate online courses in digital leadership, online collaborations, and distance education. He is also co-leader of a popular study abroad program for in-service teachers promoting cultural understanding through integrated writing and technology activities. He conducts research on distant/online learning environments and social/collaborative teaching strategies with implications for policy and teaching practice.