Dr. Temiloluwa Temitope Adeshina

General Info

What will be your most valuable contribution to your TechWomen mentorship?

My most valuable contribution to my tech mentorship would be how African cultures can be embedded into emerging trends and innovations in educational technology. Sharing my experience in how tech can be harnessed to enhance learning outcomes and engage students in low-income communities successfully, I will share insights on interdisciplinary approaches to education and technology, highlighting successful strategies for integrating tech tools and demonstrating the impact of gamification on cognitive development and student engagement.

The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship

1. How digital edutech products are built in U.S. educational tech companies.
2. Tools and platforms to build successful STEM-based educational technology.
3. Development of engaging AR/VR educational content in subjects such as history and science.

Mentorship Characteristic

• Attend company-wide meetings and/or team meetings
• Identify workshops or certificate programs to further my learning after the program has ended
• Present my current work to professionals in my industry
• Have exposure to specialized industry techniques
• Gets me involved in day-to-day activities of the mentor and partnering company.

Ideal Company Type

My ideal mentor is a visionary leader in the educational gaming industry that develops interactive learning experiences on the Roblox platform. This company ideally focuses on creating immersive, educational content that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among students. The company thrives on a dynamic and inclusive corporate culture, encouraging innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With a strong commitment to educational advancement through gamification, and aims to make learning engaging and fun for children worldwide.

What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?

1. Innovative
2. Dedicated
3. Insightful

What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?

Collaborating with my U.S.-based Tech Women mentor will significantly impact my career and professional path by expanding my knowledge on how to gamify my story-writing skills to solve learning problems. It will expand my global network and provide invaluable industry insights. This mentorship will expose me to cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices, enabling me to drive successful tech initiatives in my field. The experience will boost my confidence, broaden my perspectives, and equip me with strategies for overcoming challenges. Ultimately, it will aid my professional growth, open new opportunities, and position me as a leader/innovator in the tech industry.

After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?

After participating in the TechWomen program, I can leverage my experience to make a significant impact in my home country by implementing innovative tech education initiatives and fostering collaborations between local schools and tech companies. I can share best practices learned during the program to enhance curriculum development and teacher training. Additionally, I can mentor aspiring women in tech, promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry. By organizing workshops and community events, I can inspire the next generation of tech leaders and drive the adoption of technology to solve local challenges.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

14

Primary Professional Focus

• Educational technology
• HCI/UX/UI
• Technical project and program manager

Education History