Hi, I'm Taofik Tafa, a passionate computer science educator from Nigeria. I love learning about new technologies and creating innovative solutions for real-world problems. I have experience in computer science education, system alaysis and design, system administration, etc. Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. In my free time, I enjoy reading, sharing my knowledge with others, and listening to news and current affairs issues.

• Teaching of computer science education
• System analysis and design
• Programming languages: BASIC, FORTRAN, Visual BASIC, Pascal, JavaScript, C, C++, Python (Learning)
• Application packages: Microsoft Offices

• AI integration in education
• ICT integration in teacher education

• I have worked with couple of institutions over the last twenty years, starting in 2003 when I took an teaching role with Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Talata Mafara (https://agpmafara.edu.ng/), a public technical tertiary institution based in Nigeria. I am presently with Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau Nigeria (https://fcetgusau.edu.ng) as a Computer Science Educator involves in training computer science teachers needed at the basic education level.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Hons.) at University of Uyo Nigeria (1996 - 2001)
• Technical Teacher Certificate at Federal College of Education (Technica) Gusau Nigeria (2009 - 2010)
• Master of Science in Computer Science at University of Wolverhampton UK (2013 - 2014)

I have written and published articles on computer science education and ICT integration in education. Here are some of my published articles:

1. Adeyemo, S. O, Tafa, T. O. & Oyerinde, O. O. (2023). Effects of audio-visual aids on academic achievement in computer studies among secondary school students in North-West Nigeria. Zamfara International Journal of Education (ZIJE). Vol. 3, No. 5, P 121-127. ISSN 2814-1377. (https://zenodo.org/records/10431458).
2. Tafa, T. O., Adeyemo, S. O, Abubakar, B. O. & Isah, K. O. (2023). Efficacy of information and communication technology (ICT) skills on competency level among secondary school computer teachers in Zamfara state. Zamfara International Journal of Education (ZIJE). Vol. 3, No. 3, P 43-49. ISSN 2814-1377. (https://zenodo.org/records/10027469).
3. Tafa, T. O., Adeyemo, S. O., Olowonisi, V. O. & Musa, H. (2023). Social media and library patronage among students of colleges of education in Nigeria. Journal of Nigeria academy of education (JONAED). Vol. 19 No. 1, P 117-129. ISSN 2278-095X. (https://www.naejournal.org.ng/pdfarticles/jonaedvol_19_No1Art9.pdf).
4. Suleiman, B., Umar, S., Kalim, A., Nafiu, M. & Tafa, T. (2023). Effects of computer aided instruction strategy on secondary school students’ achievement and retention in mathematics toward national development. In A. I. Idown. M. G. Maitafsir, a. A. Bagudo & s. A. Tijani (eds), creitical issues in education: annexing educational theory and practice in Nigeria (pp. 339-350). Kaduna, Nigeria: Nasara Press Ltd. ISBN 978-978-988-178-9. (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371965968_EFFECT_OF_COMPUTER_AIDED_INSTRUCTION_STRATEGY_ON_SECONDARY_SCHOOL_STUDENTS'_ACHIEVEMENT_AND_RETENTION_IN_MATHEMATICS).
5. Tafa, T. O., Shuaib, A. A. & Suleiman, A. J. (2020). A study of cybercrimes awareness and involvement among students of tertiary institutions in Zamfara state of Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Education, Science and Technology. Vol. 3, No. 3, P 36-44. ISSN 2649-7440. (https://mail.globalacademicstar.com/download/article/1137068172.pdf).
6. Tafa, T. O. (2016). Web-based automatic marking of programming coursework. West African Journal of Science and Educational Research (WAJOSER). Vol. 3, No. 1, P 155-168.ISSN 978-065-9725-7.
7. Tafa, T. O., Adeyemo, S. O. & Abubakar, D. (2014). Design of home automation system using Arduino, Zigbee and mobile web application. West African Journal of Science and Educational Research (WAJOSER). Vol. 2 No. 1, P 67-77. ISSN 978-065-9725-7.

I have attended and presented papers at several academic forums, among which are:

1. Tafa, T. O. (2021). Exploring digital and social media for effective teacher education in Nigeria. 8th annual national conference of colleges of education academic staff union north-west zone held at Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau. 9th to 11th November 2021.
2. Tafa, T. O. & Adeyemo, S. O. (2021). Information and communication technology: effective tool in tackling challenges of insecurity for national development. A paper presented at 2021 international conference of Faculty of Social Science, Kaduna State University Kaduna. 5th to 7th July 2021.
3. Tafa, T. O. & Adeyemo, S. O. (2020). Information and communication technology driven education: prospects for national security and sustainable development. A paper presented at annual national conference of school of sciences, Federal College of Education Okene Kogi state. 6th to 10th July 2020.
4. Tafa, T. (2019). Restructuring ICT education curriculum towards achieving sustainable development in Nigeria. A paper presented at north-west zonal conference of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union at Sokoto. 1st to 5th December 2019.
5. Tafa, T. O. & Adeyemo, S. O. (2019). The imperatives of information and communication technology for teachers in Nigeria tertiary institutions. A paper presented at the 7th annual national conference of Computer Educators Association of Nigeria held at Owerri. 15th to 17th October 2019.
6. Tafa, T. O., Adepoju, F. D. & Olowonisi, V. O. (2019). Integration of ICT in basic education: prospects for effective curriculum implementation. A paper presented at the 9th national conference and workshop of School of Secondary Education (Science), Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau. 24th to 26th June 2019.
7. Tafa, T. O. (2017). Effective use of information and communication technology tools in tackling security challenges in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 2ndnational conference of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda. 21st to 23rd November 2017.

• Participated in designing payroll system using Visual BASIC for Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau in 2007.
• Designed a temporary students' result processing template using Microsoft Excel for Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau in 2008.
• Appointed as Director of Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) Intensive Programme at Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau (August 2018 - June 2019).
• Apointed as Head of Computer Science Education Department at Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau (June 2019 - January 2024).

• Member, Nigeria Computer Society
• Member, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria
• Member, Computer Educators Association of Nigeria

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