Natasha Balogun

Co-coordinates international research discussions on critical approaches to AI integration in education and supports conceptual framework development. Participates in collaborative research design, literature synthesis, manuscript preparation, and research dissemination planning.

Served as an instructor for an AI and data science workshop program. Supported workshop delivery as part of the volunteer program.

Organized teacher training workshops to introduce educators to trends in educational technology. Designed and delivered professional development programs on AI and educational technology integration, including needs-assessment research and development of data-informed training interventions.

Conducted needs assessment research across K-12 educators to identify systemic and psychological barriers to AI and EdTech integration. Designed and evaluated evidence-based teacher training interventions using workshop feedback and observational measures.

Designed and administered structured survey instruments and conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses on teacher concerns and technology integration behaviors. Applied CBAM, TAM, and TPACK to interpret adoption and readiness, producing peer-reviewed publication outputs.

Conducted open-source intelligence research supporting corporate due diligence and investigative projects. Analyzed digital information sources to identify reputational and operational risk indicators and produced structured analytical briefs.

Managed volunteer program activities for 'Edu4Change' at Needevah Aid Foundation. Coordinated responsibilities as part of the foundation’s volunteer program role.

Developed well-researched website, email marketing, sales, video, and blog content for the brand. Wrote marketing copy and articles, and produced a biweekly newsletter to increase brand awareness.

Served as Welfare Officer for The 8 Mile Project (YWAP). Supported welfare-related responsibilities during the stated engagement period.

Planned and designed engaging SS 1 to SS 3 physics lessons and led laboratory practical sessions. Facilitated senior secondary science learning using technology-enhanced methods.

Taught senior secondary physics and junior secondary basic science. Introduced tech-enabled teaching practices to support student learning outcomes in basic science.

Participated in the USAID Basketball for Peace program. Engagement occurred during the stated period as a program participant.

Completed an M.Sc. in Educational Technology. Thesis assessed in-service teachers’ concerns about using technology in Ibadan North LGA using the Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM).

Completed a B.Ed. in Physics Education. Thesis examined secondary school physics teachers’ level of preparedness to integrate technology in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State.