Application of mobile computing in tertiary institutions: case study of Midlands State University

Abstract

Mobile devices are already being used by educational institutions in many countries. Technology has an impact on students and teachers and the learning process. Regardless of many brilliant anecdotes about using mobile devices in education, mobile devices after all are ICT devices that contain fragile electronic components, need power to operate and connectivity for access. This paper provides an overview of how mobile computing is been applied in the education sector in Zimbabwe tertiary institutions , I will focus my research on Midlands State University .This paper will also explores the opportunities and issues in regards to using mobile devices in education.