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Research Paper | Computer Science and Information Technology | Namibia | Volume 9 Issue 6, June 2020 | Popularity: 6.4 / 10

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Use of Mobile Technology in Higher Educational Institutions: Students and Lecturers Perspective

Ndasilwohenda Tuyenikelago Ndilinawa, Osakwe Jude

Abstract: The rapid growth in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has brought remarkable changes in the 21st century as well as affected the demands of modern societies. Therefore, there is an increasing demand on educational institutions to use ICT facilities which include mobile technologies. This quantitative study focuses on investigating the perceptions students and lecturers have towards the use of mobile technology as a learning tool in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). The study also investigated the usage patterns of mobile devices. Findings revealed that lecturers and students are using mobile devices for various educational purposes. However, there is a problem of addiction. to technology and negative perceptions.

Keywords: ICT, mobile devices, mobile learning, HEIs

Edition: Volume 9 Issue 6, June 2020

Pages: 1448 - 1453

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