ICT for e-learning in three higher education institutions in Tanzania

• Published in: Knowledge management & e-learning Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 200 - 212
• Main Authors: Mahenge, Michael P J, Sanga, Camilius
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Education 01-03-2016; Hong Kong Bao Long Accounting & Secretarial Limited
• Subjects: Developing countries; Distance learning; Electronic devices; Higher education; Higher education institutions; Information technology; LDCs; Mobile computing; New technology; Online instruction; Tanzania
• ISSN: 2073-7904; 2073-7904; 2309-5008
• DOI: 10.34105/j.kmel.2016.08.013

The advancement in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has brought new opportunities for learning. Tanzania is adopting the new technologies in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through e-learning and m-learning. However, delivery of learning contents is becoming a challenge for HEIs due to the constraints in resources and network bandwidth. This study discussed learners’ perceptions on using e-learning applications and mobile devices for learning in three HEIs in Tanzania. Findings show that majority of the students own more than one mobile devices which can be used as a tool for facilitating the learning process. It is suggested that in order to improve e-learning content delivery and accessibility under limited resource settings, HEIs in developing countries should make an effective use of emerging mobile computing technologies which are relevant to their respective environments.