Tag: Higher Education
Investigating the Utilization of Smartphones in Classroom Instruction among Lecturers in Malawi Adventist University, Central Malawi

Investigating the Utilization of Smartphones in Classroom Instruction among Lecturers in Malawi Adventist University, Central Malawi

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James Isaac Magaleta – Malawi Adventist University Vencie Allida – Northern Caribbean University, Jamaica Petronilla Mwangi – University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Email: magaletai@mau.adventist.org Abstract: The study focused on the lecturer’s perspective in the use of smartphones in educational settings, how smartphones are being used by lecturers in performing their duties and how smartphones can…

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Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among College Students: A Case Study of Arusha Technical College

Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among College Students: A Case Study of Arusha Technical College

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Barnabas Ndunguru Manyahi – Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Arusha Technical College, P.O. Box 296, Arusha, Tanzania David Philemon Mang’ehe – Department of Electrical Engineering, Arusha Technical College, P.O. Box 296, Arusha, Tanzania Email: barnabas.manyahi@atc.ac.tz Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing teaching, learning, and assessment practices in higher education. Understanding students’ perceptions…

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Re-thinking Technology-Mediated Learning in Ugandan Universities: A Narrative Review of Policy and Practice

Re-thinking Technology-Mediated Learning in Ugandan Universities: A Narrative Review of Policy and Practice

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Leonidas Natukunda, Florance Kirabo Nampijja, Francis Akena Adyanga & Omare Justine MomanyiFaculty of Education, Kabale University, UgandaOrcid: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3545-7870Email: natukundaleo@gmail.com Abstract: Technology-mediated learning (TML) has become central to higher education globally, particularly as universities respond to massification, digitalisation, and post-COVID-19 disruptions. In Uganda, national ICT and education policies since 2003 have promoted the integration of digital…

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Artificial Intelligence as a Gender issue in Educational Management. A case of State Universities in Zimbabwe

Artificial Intelligence as a Gender issue in Educational Management. A case of State Universities in Zimbabwe

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Admire Chafa & Anna MoyoDepartment of Educational Policy Studies and LeadershipMidlands State University, ZimbabweEmail: chafaa@staff.msu.ac.zw/ moyon@staff.msu.ac.zw Abstract: This study investigates the gendered dynamics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in educational management at state universities in Zimbabwe. With AI playing an increasingly pivotal role in enhancing administrative and academic functions, it is essential to examine how…

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Why Entrepreneurship Education Implementation Fails to Translate into Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Attitude in Sub-Saharan Africa

Why Entrepreneurship Education Implementation Fails to Translate into Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Attitude in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Emmanuel Ahimbisibwe, Burani Aluonzi, Ezra Francis Munyambonera, Kaaya SirajeKabale University, P.O. Box 317, Kabale, Ugandahttps://orcid.org/0009-0003-9421-771XEmail: ahimbisibweemmanuel@yahoo.com Abstract: Entrepreneurship education has been widely adopted across higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa as a response to youth unemployment and constrained wage employment. Despite this expansion, entrepreneurial intentions among graduates remain persistently low, raising concerns about the effectiveness…

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Aligning University Pedagogy to Competency-based Curriculum Reforms: Evidence-Informed Strategies and Implications for Graduate Skills and Employability

Aligning University Pedagogy to Competency-based Curriculum Reforms: Evidence-Informed Strategies and Implications for Graduate Skills and Employability

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Luben Elia Mugarura, Fredrick Ssempala, Denis Sekiwu, Florence Kirabo Nampijja & Athanansio BashaijaKabale University, P.O. Box 317, Kabale, Ugandahttps://orcid.org/0009-0008-9525-0366Email: lubenelia@gmail.com Abstract: Since 2010, competency-based curriculum (CBC) reforms have increasingly influenced education systems worldwide, prompting alignment of university pedagogy to competency-oriented learning to strengthen graduate skills and employability. However, evidence suggests persistent gaps between CBC intentions…

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The Effect of ChatGPT on Academic Work among University Students: A Systematic Literature Review

The Effect of ChatGPT on Academic Work among University Students: A Systematic Literature Review

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Barnabas Ndunguru Manyahi – Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Arusha Technical College, Tanzania David Philemon Mang’ehe – Department of Electrical Engineering, Arusha Technical College, Tanzania Email: barnabas.manyahi@atc.ac.tz Abstract: The rapid rise of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools has significantly reshaped academic practices in higher education, influencing how students learn, write,…

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The Need for Digital Literacy in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review

The Need for Digital Literacy in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review

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Angela Dennis KafuriaDepartment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)Arusha Technical College, TanzaniaEmail: angela.kafuria@atc.ac.tz Abstract: The digital transformation of higher education has made digital literacy an essential competence for both educators and students. This systematic literature review synthesizes current research (2022–2025) to examine how digital literacy is conceptualized, developed, and integrated within higher education contexts. Guided…

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A Comparative Study of Alumni Interaction with Their Alma Mater in Public and Private Universities in Malawi

A Comparative Study of Alumni Interaction with Their Alma Mater in Public and Private Universities in Malawi

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Khumulani Ndhlovu, Daniel Allida & Millicent Ojwan’gUniversity of Eastern Africa, Baraton, KenyaEmail: kkndhlovu@yahoo.com Abstract: This study explored how alumni from public and private universities in Malawi interact with and contribute to their former institutions, focusing on areas such as advertising, funding, donations, and scholarships. Guided by Social Exchange Theory, the research sought to understand whether…

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A Comparative Study of Alumni Interaction between Publc and Private Universites in Malawi

A Comparative Study of Alumni Interaction between Publc and Private Universites in Malawi

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Khumulani Ndhlovu, Daniel Allida & Millicent Ojwan’gUniversity of Eastern Africa, Baraton, KenyaEmail: kkndhlovu@yahoo.com Abstract: This study explored how alumni from public and private universities in Malawi interact with and contribute to theirformer institutions, focusing on areas such as advertising, funding, donations, and scholarships. Guided by Social ExchangeTheory, the research sought to understand whether alumni engagement…

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