-I am an emerging scholar and educator, currently pursuing my Ph.D. in ISLT. My research is grounded in my deep interest in informal learning, self-directed learning, communities of practice, and online and distance learning in higher education contexts. I am particularly focused on understanding how learners navigate formal and informal learning environments and how instructional design and technologies can empower learners and foster agencies. Currently, I am involved in several research projects, including studies on social media’s role in learning, webcam use by learning professionals, online communities of practices for teachers, news consumption patterns of youth, professional and scholarly development of graduate students, and STEM education outreach. Alongside my research, I have gained diverse teaching experience as a graduate teaching assistant at both Florida State University and Bogazici University, where I helped design and deliver courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
+I am Damilare Ajayi, a doctoral student in the Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies (ISLT) program at Florida State University. With a background in mathematics and over a decade of experience teaching K-12 learners, both inside and outside the classroom, my journey has taken me across the EdTech industry and research organizations. My research is centered on the effective use of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), and games, to revolutionize learning experiences. As the founder of LearnTech Initiative Africa, I work to transform education for K-12 learners by leveraging these technologies and building a robust community of practice for educators, school owners, and educational organizations. Our mission is to nurture the future of education and drive the adoption of innovative teaching solutions across Africa.
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+I am passionate about using technology to solve educational challenges and enhance learning outcomes. With expertise in developing and implementing technology-based programs, I also train educators on how to effectively integrate these tools into their teaching methods. I am actively involved in several educational projects in Africa and hold memberships in professional organizations such as Future of Education 3.0, TeachAI, Meta Safe-Online Initiative, AECT, and ISTE. My efforts have been recognized with the National Digital Literacy Advocate Award by CoCreative Hub and the Designing Learning Experience in the Metaverse award by Meta. Through my work and research, I aim to continue contributing to the evolving landscape of education and empowering learners and educators globally.
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-I am an emerging scholar and educator, currently pursuing my Ph.D. in ISLT. My research is grounded in my deep interest in informal learning, self-directed learning, communities of practice, and online and distance learning in higher education contexts. I am particularly focused on understanding how learners navigate formal and informal learning environments and how instructional design and technologies can empower learners and foster agencies. Currently, I am involved in several research projects, including studies on social media’s role in learning, webcam use by learning professionals, online communities of practices for teachers, news consumption patterns of youth, professional and scholarly development of graduate students, and STEM education outreach. Alongside my research, I have gained diverse teaching experience as a graduate teaching assistant at both Florida State University and Bogazici University, where I helped design and deliver courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
+I am Damilare Ajayi, a doctoral student in the Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies (ISLT) program at Florida State University. With a background in mathematics and over a decade of experience teaching K-12 learners, both inside and outside the classroom, my journey has taken me across the EdTech industry and research organizations. My research is centered on the effective use of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), and games, to revolutionize learning experiences. As the founder of LearnTech Initiative Africa, I work to transform education for K-12 learners by leveraging these technologies and building a robust community of practice for educators, school owners, and educational organizations. Our mission is to nurture the future of education and drive the adoption of innovative teaching solutions across Africa.
+I am passionate about using technology to solve educational challenges and enhance learning outcomes. With expertise in developing and implementing technology-based programs, I also train educators on how to effectively integrate these tools into their teaching methods. I am actively involved in several educational projects in Africa and hold memberships in professional organizations such as Future of Education 3.0, TeachAI, Meta Safe-Online Initiative, AECT, and ISTE. My efforts have been recognized with the National Digital Literacy Advocate Award by CoCreative Hub and the Designing Learning Experience in the Metaverse award by Meta. Through my work and research, I aim to continue contributing to the evolving landscape of education and empowering learners and educators globally.