Adedayo Theodorio

An articulate young man, always eager to learn and do more. Special interests in higher education, teaching, technology integration, technological pedagogical content knowledge, and knowledge development.

• Nigeria Computer Society, MRN: 08737
• South Africa Educational Research Association
• Computer Science Teachers’ Association (CSTA), Houston Chapter, United States of America

• China-Africa STEM Educators Acceleration Program, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China, 10/12/25, 10/22/25
• NQT (Newly Qualified Teachers) Winter School, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, 07/15/25, 07/15/25
• Basic Rudiments of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AGI), Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ekiti State, Nigeria, 01/30/24, 01/30/24
• EdTech International Congress and Expo, Melbourne Exhibition and Conference Centre, Melbourne, Australia, 08/17/21, 08/18/21
• Google Digital Skills Training, Lagos, Nigeria, 10/17/18, 10/17/18
• Research Proposal and Paper Writing, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo State, Nigeria, 07/10/12, 07/11/12

• Unpacking a new approach to pedagogy using innovative technologies to create short films, NQT Winter School, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT), 07/15/25
• Operationalising the act of identifying research topics from gaps, Global Institute for Teacher Education and Society, CPUT, Cape Town, South Africa, MED and PhD Students, 03/24/25
• Basic Rudiments of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AGI), Educational Technology Building, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ekiti State, Nigeria, University Lecturers and Instructors, 01/30/24
• Writing the Theoretical Framework and Literature for a Proposal and Thesis, Global Institute for Teacher Education and Society, CPUT, Cape Town, South Africa, MED and PhD Students, 09/16/24
• Adapting Disruptive Technologies into high school instructional practices, Western Cape Department of Education (WCDE), Cape Town, South Africa, WCDE Teachers and Educators, TBD

• Beyond Binaries. Advancing Inclusion and Social Justice through Decolonization and Critical Global Citizenship in Education, University of Education Ludwigsburg, Germany, 09/25/25, 09/27/25
• Maiden International Conference, Emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI): Impacts on Agriculture, Science, Technology, Management and Entrepreneurship Development, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria, 02/24/25, 02/27/25
• 4th International Conference on Education, Science and Technology (ICEST), Driving Innovation and Technology Transfer for Sustainable Growth, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education and Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Nigeria, 06/18/25, 06/19/25
• 3rd International Conference on “Artificial Intelligence in Education: Opportunities and Challenges for the Global South, 02/27/25, 02/28/25, Kotebe University of Education, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• American University of Nigeria 2nd International Conference (AUNIC2024), Uniting Research Effort: Combating security issues in the North-East of Nigeria, American University of Nigeria, Adamawa State, Nigeria, 11/06/24, 11/09/24
• 11th Annual SAERA Conference, Education Ideologies and National Development, University of Free State, South Africa, 10/29/24, 11/01/24
• BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting, Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Education: Perspectives, Readiness, and Transformative Practices, University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 09/08/24, 09/12/24
• International Conference on Educational Technology and Online Learning, Shaping the Future of Learning: Key Technologies & Practices, Cunda, Ayvalık, Türkiye, 06/20/23, 06/23/23
• 31st SAARMSTE Conference, Intersecting Research, Policy and Practice for a Sustainable Praxis in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education: New possibilities and directions for the post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era, University of Free State, South Africa, 01/17/23, 01/19/23
• SAERA 9th Annual Conference, Education in Transition: Challenges and Opportunities, University of the Western Cape, South Africa, 10/26/22, 10/28/22
• Nigeria Computer Society International Conference, Smart, Secure, & Sustainable Nation (S3N 2022), Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 08/02/22, 08/04/22
• SAAMSTE Research School, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, 06/27/22, 07/22/22
• Research in Learning Africa, Rhodes University, 07/26/21, 07/29/21
• SAERA 2021 Conference, Education for Inclusivity and Sustainability in Times of Increasing Inequalities, University of Witwatersrand and Rhodes University, South Africa, 11/11/21, 11/14/21
• Online International Doctoral Research Conference in Education, Centre for Educational Research (CERES), Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, 07/08/20, 07/08/20
• Computer Science Teacher Association Annual Conference, CSTA Virtual Conference, 07/13/20, 07/14/20
• 1st Maiden Biennial Conference, OYSCATECH, Food Sufficiency, Innovation and Self-Reliance: Key to sustainable national development, 10/14/19, 10/16/19
• National Conference, Nigeria Computer Society, Information Technology for National Safety and Security, NAF Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja, Nigeria, 07/19/16, 07/21/16
• National Conference, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, National Conference on Sustaining Agricultural Development: Whither Nigeria, 11/10/14, 11/14/14
• 2nd Faculty of Science National Conference, Application of Science and Technology to Millennium Challenges, The Polytechnic Ibadan, 06/02/13, 06/06/13
• 33rd Annual Convention & International Conference, Instructional Delivery through ICT Tools, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, 10/08/12, 10/12/12

• Fostering innovation and technology transfer for sustainable growth in technology education, Olakotan, O.O, Theodorio, A.O., Proceedings of International Conference on Education, Science and Technology (ICEST), https://journal.bouesti.edu.ng/index.php/icest/issue/view/1, 2025
• A Critical Review of the Unethical Products Induced by AI Use in Higher Education, Theodorio, A.O., Proceeding in Maiden International Conference, Emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI): Impacts on Agriculture, Science, Technology, Management and Entrepreneurship Development, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria, 02/24/25, 02/27/25, In press
• Understanding cyber threats in an era of digitally connected classrooms: Lessons for the Nigerian higher education system and society, Theodorio, A.O., AUN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2, 1, 134-144, 2024, https://journals.aun.edu.ng/index.php/files/article/view/86
• Investigating Teacher Educators’ Strategies for Integrating Technology into Teaching to Develop Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Theodorio, A.O., Simuja, C., Mataka, T.W., Brian Shambare, Conference Theme: Intersecting Research, Policy and Practice for a Sustainable Praxis in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education: New possibilities and directions for the post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era, C H Stevenson-Milln, 2023, https://www.saarmste.org/conference/, 343-356
• Online learning experiences during schools’ lockdown: Case of students in a Nigerian Higher Education Institution, Theodorio, A.O., Simuja, C., Brian, Shambare, Oluwasola, B.S., Proceedings in Nigeria Computer Society International Conference, Smart, Secure, & Sustainable Nation (S3N 2022), 33, 272-287, 2022, https://library.ncs.org.ng/conference-proceedings-volume-33-august-2022/
• A framework for an enhanced biometric-secured electronic voting system for mobile devices, Adeola, O.O., Oyewo, D.T., Bello, G.R., Theodorio, A.O., Proceedings of Agriculture, Management and Technology Conference, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, 10/14/19, 10/16/19, 355-361
• Teachers’ perception of integrating the use of mobile phones into teaching in public senior secondary schools of Oyo and Lagos States, Nigeria, Theodorio, A.O., Efuwape, B.M., Proceeding in NAEMT 33rd Annual Convection and International Conference, 10/08/12, 10/12/12

• Rethinking technology for teacher professional development: A step towards inclusive teacher education in South Africa, Theodorio, A.O., Beyond Binaries. Advancing Inclusion and Social Justice through Decolonization and Critical Global Citizenship in Education, University of Education Ludwigsburg, Germany, 09/25/25, 09/27/25
• Understanding educators’ perspectives of smart technologies supporting artificial intelligence in higher education, Theodorio, A.O., Zayd Waghid, Book of Abstract, 02/27/25, 02/28/25, Kotebe University of Education, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Understanding educators' approaches to rethinking technology integration for inclusive teacher education, Theodorio, A.O., Zayd Waghid, Tunjera, N., Abstract in the 11th Annual SAERA Conference, University of Free State, South Africa, 10/29/24, 11/01/24
• Understanding Educators' Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Education in Nigerian, Lesotho, and Rwandan Higher Institutions of Learning, Theodorio, A.O., BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting Abstracts, Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Education: Perspectives, Readiness, and Transformative Practices, University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 09/08/24, 09/12/24
• Rethinking the Use of Technology in Bridging the Digital Divide in Teacher Education, Theodorio, A.O., Theme: Shaping the Future of Learning: Key Technologies & Practices, International Conference on Educational Technology and Online Learning, 06/20/23, 06/23/23
• Teacher Educators’ Use of Mind Mapping in the Development of TPACK in a Technology-Rich Learning Environment, Theodorio, A.O., Simuja, C., Brian Shambare, Ester Shinana, Conference Programme/Abstracts, SAERA 9th Annual Conference, 10/26/22, 10/28/22, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
• The emergence of remote learning in teacher training: Experiences of Pre-Service Teachers at a South African University, Qapeshu, Sipumle, Clement, Simuja, Theodorio, A.O., Conference Programme/Abstracts, SAERA 9th Annual Conference, 10/26/22, 10/28/22, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
• Engaging teacher educators’ towards developing and applying TPACK to design and teach lessons in Foundational Phase Teacher Training, Theodorio, A.O., Nyirenda, Ishmael, Linda, Tola, Book of Abstracts, SAERA 2021 Conference, 11/11/21, 11/14/21
• Exploring working with pre-service teachers on how they use Google Classroom to mediate mindfulness learning in resources constrained schools in South Africa townships, Theodorio, Adedayo, Conference Programme and Abstracts, Online International Doctoral Research Conference in Education, 07/08/20, 07/08/20
• Sustaining Agricultural Development through Information Communication Technology, Oladele, N.A, Theodorio, A.O., Book of Abstracts and Programme, National Conference on Sustaining Agricultural Development: Whither Nigeria, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology in collaboration with SLIDEN Africa
• Technology utilization; in whose direction?, Theodorio, A.O., Book of Abstracts, Faculty of Science National Conference, The Polytechnic Ibadan, 07/02/13, 07/06/13

• Toward Sustainable Higher Education: A Critical Review of the Emerging Issues Induced by Artificial Intelligence, Theodorio, A.O., Olakotan, O.O., Artificial Intelligence in Sustainability Teaching and Research, Palgrave Macmillan, Under review, 2025
• Addressing STEM Education Challenges in Nigeria through a Systematic Literature Review and Insights from the 2025 UNESCO China-Africa STEM Accelerated Programme, Theodorio, A.O., Olakotan, O.O., Olakunle, K., Teacher Education Centre, UNESCO, Shanghai Normal University, China, Under Review, 2025
• Defining and achieving quality in teacher education: A case of fourth-year pre-service teachers’ experiences in a Bachelor of Education programme, Theodorio, A.O., Wambua, A., Palgrave Macmillan, In Press, 2025
• Enhancing global competitiveness through the digital transformation of technical education programs in Africa: A Strategic Approach, Olakotan, O.O, Ogundolire, H.I, Theodorio, A.O., Advancing the Frontiers of Education. Science and Technology in Nigeria, Olukoya Ogen, 2025, https://www.grin.com/document/1601906
• Promoting Pre-Service Teachers’ TPACK Development in an Education Science Course, Theodorio, A.O., Kenneth Ngcoza, Clement Simuja, Brian Shambare, Information and Communications Technology in STEM Education: An African Perspective, Umesh Ramnarain, Mdutshekelwa Ndlovu, 1st Edition, https://www.routledge.com/Information-and-Communications-Technology-in-STEM-Education-An-African/Ramnarain-Ndlovu/p/book/9781032226682, 2024
• Understanding the Influence of Online Learning Platforms on Preservice Teachers’ Mental and Academic Wellness: A Systematic Review of Literature, Theodorio, A.O., Waghid, Z., Wambua, A., Utilising Positive Psychology for the Transition into University Life, Aloka, P.J., Palgrave Macmillan, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72520-3_11

• Teaching of elementary class learners’ instruction in a Nigerian rural area (Summer Class), 08/01/23, 09/30/23
• Development and Implementation of a training guide for technology integration in secondary schools’ instruction, Makhanda District, South Africa, 01/01/21, 12/31/22
• Seminar on Cyber-Security in Education, Makhanda District, South Africa, 08/01/22, 08/31/22
• Nigerian Justice, Peace, and Development Commission (JDPC), St. Anthony Catholic Parish, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria

• Reviewer, British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference 2025
• Reviewer, 38th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI) 2025 Conference, Melbourne, Australia
• Reviewer, Education and Information Technologies (Springer Nature)
• Reviewer, Discover Education (Springer Nature)
• Reviewer, Discover Computing (Springer Nature)
• Reviewer, South Africa International Conference on Education (SAICEd)
• Reviewer, African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies (AJIMS)
• Consulting Editor, British Journal of Educational Research: Routledge, Taylor and Francis
• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Professional Capital and Community: Emerald Publishing