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https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3486
2024-03-29T13:52:35ZAddressing Academic Administration Challenges in Higher Educational Institutions through Mobile Technologies and Cloud Computing. 2021 9th International Conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization (Trends and Future Directions) (ICRITO) 03-04 Sep 2021Noida, India.
https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5572
Title: Addressing Academic Administration Challenges in Higher Educational Institutions through Mobile Technologies and Cloud Computing. 2021 9th International Conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization (Trends and Future Directions) (ICRITO) 03-04 Sep 2021Noida, India.
Authors: Tachiona Terence; Nomalanga Grootboom; Munyaradzi Zhou; Rosemary Guvhu; Vinod Kumar Shukla
Abstract: The mushrooming of mobile technologies and the need to support academic administration whilst mobile call for a revolution. A new term has been coined in this research is Mobile Administration which refers to the use of mobile technologies in administration processes. A Mobile Administration model has been proposed in this paper which integrates the core elements of mobile technologies, applications or systems, lecturers' administrative duties, users of the mobile administration platform, theories of administration, and micro-administration. The way mobile technologies are and its uses are growing there is a need to address the demand and issue of cloud computing as well. Organizations rely on Information Technologies to complete all sorts of tasks and projects. But, it is also important to make sure that their progress is saved and stored securely and efficiently as well. This is where the cloud services come into play. Cloud computing provides on demand computing services such as storage and processing power over the internet. The research concluded that Higher Institutes of Education are not yet fully-fledged to make use of mobile administration due to lack of mobile technologies resources, lack of skills, support, and so on hence policies need to be enacted to support mobile administration. Theories of administration must be blended within mobile micro-administration processes.2021-01-01T00:00:00ZTachiona TerenceNomalanga GrootboomMunyaradzi ZhouRosemary GuvhuVinod Kumar ShuklaThe intervention of educational big data analytics for an effective eLearning experience : the case of Zimbabwe’s Higher and Tertiary Education
https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/4740
Title: The intervention of educational big data analytics for an effective eLearning experience : the case of Zimbabwe’s Higher and Tertiary Education
Authors: Mugoniwa, Beauty; Tsimba, Gerald; Mutembedza, Amanda
Abstract: Today, virtually every operation is affected by digitalization the world
over. As a result, it is of utmost importance for every organization to check and
conform to the updated digital solutions. This paper sought to investigate whether
Zimbabwean higher and tertiary education has adopted Educational Big Data (EBD) taking advantage of eLearning platforms. It also aims to determine challenges militating against the adoption educational data analytics, hence, proffering strategies for the full implementation of EBD. The study pursued a qualitative research methodology based on a multiple case study design strategy. The study identified challenges which included lack of infrastructure, skills and related resources; lack of government will and weak institutional investment strategies. With that in mind, there was no substantial evidence that proved the existence of EBD from the selected five tertiary intuitions involving lecturers and administrators as participants. Hence, the study proposed an EBD strategy implementation, execution and control model.2021-01-01T00:00:00ZMugoniwa, BeautyTsimba, GeraldMutembedza, AmandaStrategy for the adoption and effective utilization of mobile phone technologies in smallholder agriculture in Zimbabwe: Paper presented at 6th International Conference on M4D Mobile Communication Technology for Development M4D held at Kampala, Uganda, Makerere University Kampala Uganda from the 15h -16th November 2018
https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3489
Title: Strategy for the adoption and effective utilization of mobile phone technologies in smallholder agriculture in Zimbabwe: Paper presented at 6th International Conference on M4D Mobile Communication Technology for Development M4D held at Kampala, Uganda, Makerere University Kampala Uganda from the 15h -16th November 2018
Authors: Marambi, Shelter; Musungwini, Samuel; Mzikamwi, Tinomuda
Abstract: There is a growth in research on the benefits and use of mobile phone technology in the whole world. Zimbabwe as a country has seen that this is a feasible route to explore. This paper explores how other countries are using this technology to improve agriculture yields. It analyses factors that are hindering mobile phone technology use and adoption among smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. The paper employed qualitative research design, guided by inductive approach underpinned by interpretivism philosophy. Findings from the gathered data showed that smallholder farmers are willing to make use of mobile phone technologies in their farming context. The cost of gathering data, lack of training and poor infrastructure was seen as the main hindrances to adopting mobile technology in agriculture. The paper then designs a strategy that can be used for mobile technology adoption and effective utilization by smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. Recommendations such as farmer training, government involvement and infrastructure development in rural areas were suggested. This research adds to the existing body of literature since there was no known research in Zimbabwe which focused on developing a mobile phone strategy for smallholder farmers.2018-01-01T00:00:00ZMarambi, ShelterMusungwini, SamuelMzikamwi, Tinomuda