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Title and Organization:		Tertiary institution
Gender and Age:		Male, 32
Country of Residence:		Nigeria
Languages:		English
School:		Tertiary education, Nigeria
Subject Taught:		Technology and Skilled Trades
Grade Level:		Post-Secondary (College / University)



Website:		http://www.gbolahan.8m.net
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About Me

Can be snobbish and arrogant sometimes but can be good and cheersome, most times, really. I like to hang out with bright lads, play basketball and swim in my spare time. I stand at 6ft 4inches, try to work hard, be honest and straight, God helping. Friendly but not too social, choosy more like it. I like music, R and B, see movies - espionage stuff and action films.

I teach ICT based topics to library and information science students both undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18 upwards, using methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials, Internet based exercises and computer lab practical demonstrations, and field work.
I pursue my own areas of research and develop these in order to contribute to the wider research activities of my department and/or institution. My research focuses are in digital libraries, internet and networking tools for library and information services and e-parliaments in Africa.
Administrative tasks take up a significant part of my working day.
Tasks typically involve:
 developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research;
 designing, preparing and developing teaching materials;
 delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials;
 assessing students' coursework;
 setting and marking examinations;
 supporting students through advisory role;
 undertaking personal research projects and actively contributing to the institution’s research profile;
 writing up research and preparing it for publication;
 supervising students’ research activities;
 undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) and participating in staff training activities;
 undertaking administrative tasks related to the department, such as student admissions, induction programmes and involvement in committees and boards;
 managing and supervising staff - at a senior level this may include the role of head of department;
 representing the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contributing to these as necessary;
 establishing collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial and public organisations.