Dr. Teresa N. Okello

Teresa Okello is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Technology at International University Canada, where she teaches and supports students across the School of Education. Her academic work focuses on digital learning tools, examining how educational software, learning management systems, and digital classroom resources can be selected and integrated to support effective teaching and learning.

Throughout her early academic career, Teresa Okello has built a teaching approach grounded in pedagogically sound technology integration, helping students understand that effective use of educational technology starts with clear learning objectives rather than simply adopting new tools because they are available. She encourages students to evaluate technology choices based on their genuine instructional value.

In her courses, Teresa Okello draws on classroom technology case studies, digital tool evaluation frameworks, and current research in educational technology integration to help students build practical skills for selecting and implementing classroom technology. Students explore topics such as learning management system features, digital assessment tools, accessibility considerations in educational technology, and strategies for training teachers and students to use new technology effectively.

As an Assistant Professor within the Department of Educational Technology, Teresa Okello also supports curriculum development that reflects current developments in educational software and digital learning platforms. She works closely with senior faculty across the School of Education to ensure that coursework prepares students for the practical realities of technology integration in diverse classroom and institutional settings.

Teresa Okello is especially attentive to helping students consider equity and accessibility when selecting educational technology, recognizing that not all students have equal access to devices, internet connectivity, or assistive technology. She designs coursework that consistently incorporates equity considerations into technology selection and implementation planning.

Recognizing that many of her students are working professionals studying online, Teresa Okello structures her courses with accessible technology demonstrations, clear evaluation frameworks, and consistent opportunities for applied discussion. Her approach to online teaching emphasizes building practical technology integration skills that students can apply directly within their own teaching contexts.

Students who study under Teresa Okello often highlight her ability to make educational technology selection feel purposeful rather than overwhelming. Her long-term goal as an educator is to help students develop the practical skills needed to support careers in educational technology integration, instructional design, and digital learning support.