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IHEKORONYE CHIEMEKA PROMISE e:--p: +234 - LinkedIn: IhekoronyeChiemekaPromise State of Origin: Imo State LGA: Aboh Mbaise Date of Birth: 1st January 1982 Marital Status: Married EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology 2021 University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo- State • Thesis title: ‘‘Two Simulation-Based Inverted Classroom Strategy and Universities PreDegree Students’ Learning Outcomes in Physics in Southwestern Nigeria’’ Masters in Educational Technology 2010 University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo- State, Nigeria Bachelor of Education (B.ED) Physics 2005 University of Ibadan, in affiliation to Tai Solarin College of Education Ijagun, Nigeria CERTIFICATIONS Commonwealth of Learning Certified Open and Distance Learning Practitioner Research Training and Mentorship Programme 2024 LinkedIn certified Online Classroom Management (Flipped Classroom) 2017 ALISON (United Kingdom) Diploma in Project management 2013 Certified Lienced Teacher by Teachers’ registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) 2011 RESEARCH INTEREST Technology- Based Enabled Learning and Flipped Classroom, Simulations, Learning Analytic, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Education, Physics Education, Factors affecting Teachers’ Readiness and Usage of online instruction RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Graduate Research Assistant Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Ibadan - • • • Collaborated and coordinated with faculty, technologist/staff scientists, and fellow graduate students across departments on the use of online platforms during COVID 19 pandemic era. Contributed to the multi-disciplinary research project aimed at developing simulations to enable the teaching of difficult concepts in different courses/subjects. Designed and developed videos for teachers/lectures in facilitating learning for the opendistance level student. Centre for Open Distance and eLearning (BUCODeL) Babcock University Ilisan Remo • • • 2014 - 2021 Coordinated and facilitated in Training- The- Trainers Workshop II Facilitated and participated in National Workshop on Overview of Open & Distance Learning July 2017. Facilitated in a One-Day Intensive Training on Learning Management System (LMS) for BUCODeL e-Learning Tutors in colloborations with EduTech Advanced Bussiness Technologies on 10th of Febuary, 2020. Undergraduate Consultant - Department of Education, Babcock University • Coordinated and evaluated educational technology students’ projects on video productions as instructional aids in enhancing the teaching-learning process. • Collaborated with the school of Education and Humanities on her 3rd international conference with the theme: “The Future of Higher Education in Africa” between 24th-27th August 2015. • Selected by the Head of department of Education to coordinate and facilitate the workshop on the use of Google classroom in teaching all the courses online for the elongated students in post graduate diploma in Education (PGDE) programme between August to December 2019. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Lecturer II & Researcher, Education Department 2014 – 2024 Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Nigeria Head Content Development & Instructional Design Team Babcock University Centre for Open Distance and eLearning (BUCODeL) 2023 – 2024 Instructional Designer & E-Tutor 2021 – 2023 Babcock University Centre for Open Distance and eLearning (BUCODeL) E-learning Development and Educational Consultant 2019 - 2021 Journalist International School Arepo Associate Instructional Designer at Center for Open Distance and elearning 2015 – 2019 Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Nigeria Education Officer II - Lagos State Ministry of Education Executive Trainer FasTracKids Nig Ltd, Palm View Estate, Ikoyi- Lagos - Physics Lecturer 2011 – 2020 Babcock University Centre for Foundation Studies, Ilisan Remo, Nigeria K-12 Science Teacher 2007 - 2008 National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Secondary Community School, Ikot Oku Ikono, Nigeria Head Teacher and Administrator 2005 -2007 G.J. Corner Stone Nursery/Primary School, Ilisan Remo, Nigeria HONORS AND AWARDS Senator Ibikunle Amosun Full Scholarship for the best undergraduate science student at Tai Solarin College Of Education (TASCE) 2004 Most committed Participant (TASCE Chapter) at National Association of Adventist Student (NAAS) South -Western Zonal CONVENTION Abeokuta 2003 PUBLICATIONS Ihekoronye C.P. & Adebayo A. (2024) Spatial Visualisation Ability and Gender in Students’ Achievement in Physics (Manuscript submitted for publication) Ihekoronye C.P., Aremu A. & Akinyemi A.L. (2023) Effect Of Two Modes Of Simulation-Based Flipped Classroom Strategy On Learning Outcomes Of Private Universities’ Pre-Degree Physics Students In Southwestern Nigeria.Journal of Global Research in Education and Social Science, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 11-18 DOI:-/jogress/2023/v17i38230 Ihekoronye C.P. & Akingbemisilu A. A (2016) Effect of Selected Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on Students’ Achievement in Genetics at secondary School Level. AAUA Journal of Science and Technology Education (JSTE) ISSN-, Vol.1, (1) Ihekoronye C.P., Odwan T. & Ayotola Aremu (2016) Flipped Classroom; An outstanding pedagogical innovation for teaching- learning Physics in higher Education in Nigeria. Emerging Discourse on the Future of Higher Education in Africa. ISBN:- Vol.1, (1) Babcock University Press. Ihekoronye C.P. & Nwokike.O (2011) Perceived Readiness of Teachers’ for Online Instruction in Nigerian Universities, Journal of Education and practice. ISSN- (Paper) ISSN-X(Online), Vol.2 No7 (2011) CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Ihekoronye C.P. & Madu-Nwaigwe N.C (June 2024). Teachers’ Characteristic and the integration of STEM Education in Educational Technology Adoption. A Paper presentation at International Conference, titled “Convergence of STEM pedagogy and ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE for Driving Global Transformation and Sustainable future”. Hosted by Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan. Ihekoronye C.P., Kalejaiye A.S., Idowu P. & Adebua B. (May 2023). An Assessment of the Attitude of Communication in English Students in ESL Situation to the role of Authentic Assessment in E-Learning. A Paper Presentation at ODeLAN Inaugural Conference in collaboration with National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Babacock University, Ilisan Remo Ogun State, Nigeria. Ihekoronye C.P.& Maitanmi O.S. (May 2023). Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) as Panacea for Teaching and Learning Abstract Concepts in Higher Education. A Paper Presentation at ODeLAN Inaugural Conference in collaboration with National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Babacock University, Ilisan Remo Ogun State, Nigeria. Ihekoronye C.P.& Maitanmi O.S. (May 2023) Adaptation to Flipped Classroom in 21st Century Educational System for Open Distance eLearning ODeL Environment. A Paper Presentation at ODeLAN Inaugural Conference in collaboration with National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Babacock University, Ilisan Remo Ogun State, Nigeria. Ihekoronye C.P., Akinwumi D. S. & Oyagiri B.(October, 2018)The Emerging Concepts of Creative Commons, Open Source, or Open Access Systems in Intellectual Property Law and Policy. A Paper presented at the University of Ibadan Distance learning Centre International Conference. OYO STATE, NIGERIA Ihekoronye C.P., Odwan T. & Ayotola Aremu (June, 2015) Flipped Classroom; An outstanding pedagogical innovation for teaching- learning Physics in higher Education in Nigeria. A paper presented at 3rd EAH international Conference, Babcock University Ihekoronye C.P & Aremu Ayotola (October,2011) Perception of higher Education Teachers on the use online instruction for teaching, learning and Research – A case study of faculty of Education, University of Ibadan; A paper presented at conference of Nigeria Association of Educational Media Technology (NAEMT) Owerri. IMO STATE, OWERRI PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Reviewer for UDLHE Proposals for the UDL-IRN International Summit 2022 2021 Reviewer for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science 2021 Reviewer for IJONMES Journal 2021 Member of Babcock University Senate Committee on Essay-Based Online Examination 2020 E-Tutor at Babcock University Centre for Open Distance and eLearning (BUCODeL) 2020 Course advisor and giving of extra-mural classes in physics to students. - TECHNICAL SKILLS • • • • • • • • Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages, Data entry and Management Exceptional internet usage skills and Video editing. Management of learning platforms (Google classroom, Edmodo & Moodle etc.). Good computer operational skills Other Skills Analytical skills, Exceptional Writing and Oral communication abilities Proven leadership, managerial skills and ability to work as a team Goal driven and profit oriented, Design and Development template for learning and Project management skills. LANGUAGES • • • English: Fluent Igbo: Fluent Yoruba: Fluent REFERENCES Prof. Aremu Ayotola Science &Technology Education Department University of Ibadan--/- Prof. Nwangburuka Cyril Department of Agriculture Babcock University-- Prof. Ogunji James Education Department Babcock University-- Prof. Awodele Oludele Director Academic Planning Babcock University--