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Dr. James Okafor

EdTech Researcher & Learning Science Writer

Dr. Okafor is an education technology researcher with a Ph.D. in Learning Sciences from Northwestern University. He spent 6 years studying how AI-powered tools affect student learning outcomes and teacher workload, with his research cited in Education Week and EdSurge.

At Orba, James translates learning science research into practical insights for teachers and parents. He writes about the science behind effective learning, AI safety in education, and how technology can (and can't) improve student outcomes.

His research interests include spaced repetition, cognitive load theory, the forgetting curve, and how AI tutoring systems can adapt to individual learning patterns. He believes in evidence-based approaches to educational technology.

Areas of Expertise

AI in Education Learning Science Spaced Repetition Cognitive Load Theory Educational Technology Child Safety in AI Online Learning Teacher Productivity Research

Articles by Dr. Okafor

The Science of Why Students Forget by Monday (And What to Do About It)

How the forgetting curve works and why spaced repetition changes everything.

Educational Screen Time Without the Guilt

What research actually says about screen time and learning outcomes.

Child Safety in AI Learning: A Parent's Complete Guide

How AI learning platforms protect children and what parents should know.

The Complete Guide to Online Teaching and Virtual Classrooms

Evidence-based strategies for effective online and hybrid instruction.