Adedayo Olayinka Theodorio, PhD

An articulate young man, always eager to learn and give more. I am interested in higher education, teaching, technology integration, technological pedagogical content knowledge, and knowledge development. My robust background in qualitative research methods, a cornerstone of my expertise, has allowed me to contribute extensively to understanding educational equity, innovative teaching strategies, and the integration of technology in learning  environments.

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Research

I am advancing research focusing on technology integration, equality, and artificial intelligence in teachers and higher education.

Teaching Philosophy

A constructivist approach to foster individual and collective knowledge development and, ultimately, achieve a sustainable and inclusive teaching and learning environment.

Interest

Technology integration in higher education, teacher and polytechnic education; technology Equality in higher education, artificial Intelligence.

Inspirational Quote

With God, all things are possible

(Mathew 19:26) dfdfdfdf

Research Trajectories

Research outputs and conference attendances

Publications

Theodorio, A.O., Kenneth Ngcoza., Clement Simuja. & Brian Shambare. (2024). Promoting Pre-Service Teachers’ TPACK Development in an Education Science Course. In Information and Communications Technology in STEM Education: An African Perspective. Edited By Umesh Ramnarain and Mdutshekelwa Ndlovu (1st Edition). Available at https://www.routledge.com/Information-and-Communications-Technologyin-STEM-Education-An-African/Ramnarain-Ndlovu/p/book/9781032226682

Theodorio, A.O. (2024). Examining the Support Required by Educators for Successful Technology Integration in Teacher Professional Development Program. Cogent Education, 11:1, DOI: 10.1080/2331186X.2023.2298607

Theodorio, A. O., Mataka, T.W. and Brian Shambare (2024). Teacher Educators’ Use of Mind Mapping in the Development of TPACK in a Technology-Rich Learning Environment. Manuscript ID- EAIT-D-23-01894 in Revision Stage. Educ Inf Technol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024-12587-1

Theodorio, A.O., Zayd, W, Tawanda, W. M. & Oyebimpe, A. (2024). Demystifying Lesotho, Rwandan and Nigerian educators’ viewpoints on smart technologies supporting AI in higher education. Educ Inf Technol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024-12820-x

Theodorio, A.O., Zayd, W. & Wambua. A. (2024). Technology Integration in Teacher Education: Challenges and Adaptations in the Post-Pandemic Era. Revision submitted to the Special Issue: Understanding students in higher education in post-pandemic era. Discover Education

Conference Proceedings

Theodorio, A.O. (2024). Understanding Educators' Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Education in Nigerian, Lesotho and Rwandan Higher Institutions of Learning. BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting. University of Manchester, United Kingdom. September 8-12, 2024

Theodorio, A. O. (2023). Rethinking the Use of Technology in Bridging the Digital Divide in Teacher Education. Book of Abstracts, International Conference on Educational Technology and Online Learning. Cunda, Ayvalık, Turkiye. 20-23 June 2023.

Theodorio, A.O., Simuja, C., Mataka, T.W., & Brian Shambare. (2023). Investigating Teacher Educators’ Strategies for Integrating Technology into Teaching to Develop Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge. C H Stevenson-Milln (2023). Book of Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. Website: https://www.saarmste.org/conference/ (pp. 343-356).

Theodorio, A.O., Simuja, C., Brian, Shambare. & Oluwasola, B.S. (2022). Online learning experiences during schools’ lockdown: Case of students in a Nigerian Higher Education Institution. Proceedings in Nigeria Computer Society International Conference. Theme: Smart, Secure, & Sustainable Nation (S3N 2022). Vol. 33. pp. 272-287. ISSN: 21419663. Available at https://library.ncs.org.ng/conference-proceedings-volume-33-august-2022/

Theodorio, A.O. Simuja, C., Brian Shambare. & Ester Shinana. (2022). Teacher Educators’ Use of Mind Mapping in the Development of TPACK in a Technology-Rich Learning Environment. Conference Programme. SAERA 9th Annual Conference. Theme: Education in Transition: Challenges and Opportunities. University of the Western Cape, South Africa. October 26-28, 2022.

Conference Seminars

BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting. University of Manchester, United Kingdom. September 8-12, 2024

International Conference on Educational Technology and Online Learning. Cunda, Ayvalık, Turkiye. 20-23 June 2023.

31st SAARMSTE (Science, Mathematics and Technology Education) Conference. University of Free State, South Africa. 17-19 January 2023.

SAERA (South Africa Education Research Association) 9th Annual Conference. Theme: Education in Transition: Challenges and Opportunities. University of the Western Cape, South Africa. October 26-28, 2022.

Nigeria Computer Society International Conference “Smart, Secure, & Sustainable Nation (S3N 2022)”. Cultural Center, Kuto, Abeokuta, Nigeria. August 2-4, 2022.

SAAMSTE Research School. Hosted by University of the Witwatersrand. South Africa. June 27th- 22nd July 2022 (Virtual).
SAAMSTE Research School. Science, Mathematics and Technology Education. Hosted by Walter Sisulu University, South Africa. July 5- 30, 2021 (Virtual).

Research in Learning Africa, Rhodes University, July 26-29, 2021 (Virtual).

EduTech International Congress and Expo. Melbourne Exhibition and Conference Center, Melbourne, Australia. 17th -18th August, 2021.

SAERA 2021 Conference: Education for Inclusivity and Sustainability in Times of Increasing Inequalities. Hosted by the University of Witwatersrand and Rhodes University, South Africa. November 11-14, 2021 (Virtual).

Online International Doctoral Research Conference in Education. Center for Educational Research (CERES), Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom. July 8, 2020.


Consultation

Institutional Website Design

Educational Mentoring

Qualitative Research

Educational Technology