Title and Full Name

Mr. Andrew Mangena

Position

Lecturer

Contact Details

Email: andrew.mangena@nust.ac.zw

Courses being Taught

Undergraduate Course

The History and Philosophy of Computer Science

Visual Programming Concepts and Development

Object-Oriented Programming I

Internet and Web Designing

Advanced Pedagogics in Computer Science Education

Computer Communication and Networking

CT Application in Education

Masters Courses

Trends in Computer Science Education

Information Systems Security and Auditing

Advanced Enterprise Architecture Programming

Curriculum and Pedagogical Issues in Computer Science Education

Evolutionary Computing and Parallel Distributing Processing

Education including Awards and Honours

Master of Science Education in Computer Science (NUST 2018)

PGDSTE Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology Education (NUST 2016)

BSc (Hons) in Computing (UNISA, 2014)

Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) Computer and Management of Information Systems (C&MIS) (Solusi University, 2012)

Work History (Public/Private Sectors)

Solusi University, Adjunct lecturer (Computer and Management of Information Systems),

Chilisa Secondary School (Hwange, Zimbabwe)(Teacher) - 1 May 2013 to October 2018,

Masiyephambili College (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)(Teacher) -1 November 2018 to 31 July 2020,

National University of Science and Technology (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)(Lecturer) - August 2020 to current date

International Work Experience

None Earned so far

Membership in Professional Organizations

Internet Society of Zimbabwe

Computer Society of Zimbabwe

Research Interests

E-Learning, Self-Directed Learning, Computer Science Education, Mobile Learning

Research Groups/Consortia

None Earned so far

Publications, Research Projects, Exhibitions, Conferences, etc.

Mangena A. (2023) Assessment of Factors Contributing to a Digital Divide in Mainstreaming E-learning in Higher Education —A Selected Case of a University in Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe A, Mangena Academic Star, Modern Review for Education

Manokore, K., Sibanda, , Shava, G., Mangena, A., Muzari, T., Sibanda, Z., & Mkwelie, N. (2023). Integrating Child Art as a Pedagogical Strategy for Teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Early Childhood Development Level in Bulawayo Central District, Zimbabwe. British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies, 4(5), 1-20.

Manokore, K, Tlou, F., Mkwelie, N., Phuthi, N.,  Shava, G.N., Mhlanga, E.,  Mangena, A., Sibanda, Z. Chasokela, D. (2022), Quality Higher Education for Sustainable Development: The Transition towards Achieving Agenda 2030 Global Goals, International Journal of Latest Research in Humanities and Social Science (IJLRHSS) Volume 05 - Issue 02, 2022 www.ijlrhss.com  09-21

Shava, G., Manokore, K., Mhlanga,. E., Mpofu, M., Phuthi, N.,  Mkwelie, N., Mangena, A.(2021) Mainstreaming Education For Sustainable Development, The Transition Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 On Quality In Higher Education,  Volume 02, Issue 06" November - December 2021"ISSN 2583-0333

Mangena, A., & Sibanda, L. (2024). Information and Communication Technology Usage in School Management: A Case of Selected Hwange District Schools in Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe. European Journal of Contemporary Education and E-Learning, 2(4), 73-90.

Hlongwane, J., Shava, G. N., Mangena, A., & Muzari, T. (2024). Towards the integration of artificial intelligence in higher education, challenges and opportunities: the African context, a case of Zimbabwe. Int J Res Innov Soc Sci, 8(3S), 417-435.

Shava, G,  Shava, N, Chasokela, D, Mangena, A. (2024) Barriers to Access, Equity, Success and Inclusion to Higher Education, the Zimbabwean Context, Acta Scientific COMPUTER SCIENCES 6 (5 May 2024)

Research Conferences Attended and Presented

Mangena, A.(2023) E Schools Community Engagement: A case of Hwange District, Mat North Province, Bulawayo at the 1st ADERA ( African Development and Education Research Association) Conference 20-23 June 2023, Ezulwini, Kingdom Of Eswatini, Swaziland

Ncube, N., Ncube, C. & Mangena, A. (2023) Design and Implementation of a Web-based School Learning Management System for School Administrators and Teaching and Learning National University of Science and Technology. Faculty of Science and Technology Education. 3rd Education for Sustainable Development Interdisciplinary Research Conference. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. 18-20 October 2023, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Mkwananzi, D & Mangena, A. (2023) Simulation and Modelling in Computer Science Education: Experiences from teacher educators, National University of Science and Technology. Faculty of Science and Technology Education. 3rd Education for Sustainable Development Interdisciplinary Research Conference. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. 18-20 October 2023, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Manduna, W & Mangena, A. (2022) An analysis of factors contributing to low usage of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) in Teaching Building Technology Design at Ordinary Level Secondary Education. A case of Goromonzi District Mashonaland East Province at the 2nd Research Conference, Bulawayo Polytechnic College in Victoria Falls

Mangena, A. (2024) Open Distance and e-learning (ODeL): The impetus for shaping the future of Higher Education in the context of Zimbabwe. Sanford 14th International Conference, Polokwane, Ranch Resort, Protea Hotel 5-7 December 2022

Mangena, A. & Sibanda, L. (2021). Lecturers’ predicaments in using online platforms during COVID-19 lockdown: A case of a university in Zimbabwe. Paper presented at the 8th Annual Research Day at the National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo, 2 September 2021.

Mangena, A. & Sibanda, L. (2021). Encounters and challenges of using Information and Communication Technology for higher education academic staff during COVID-19 lockdown: A Case Study of a selected University in Zimbabwe. Paper presented at the 1ST Virtual Conference on Education for Sustainable Development at the National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo, 11-13 August 2021.

Moyo, D. & Mangena. A (2021). An analysis of Self Directed Learning using Online Learning in Higher Education during Covid 19. National University of Science and Technology. Faculty of Science and Technology Education. 1st Education for Sustainable Development Interdisciplinary Research Conference. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Mangena, A., Moyo, D. & Sibanda, L. (2022) Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) Algorithm use in Student Programme Selection in Higher Education: perspectives of A case of one selected university in Zimbabwe. Mutare Polytechnic College Zimbabwe.

Mangena, A., (2021) An Assessment of Factors Contributing to a Digital Divide in Mainstreaming eLearning in Higher Education, a selected case of a University in Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe on 5-8 July 2021, Association of African Universities (AAU) 15th General Conference, Accra, Ghana

Phuthi, N., Sibanda, L., Mabhena, M. & Mangena, A. (2021) Institutional maneuvers towards adoption and sustainable implementation of online distance teaching and learning on 11-13 August 2021 at National University and Technology (NUST) Education for Sustainable Development First Virtual Conference, Bulawayo Zimbabwe.

.          National University and Technology (NUST) Education for Sustainable Development First Virtual Conference, Bulawayo Zimbabwe (2021) 11-13 August 2021.Investigating influences behind a digital divide in the adoption of E Learning and ICT Integration in Higher Education, a selected case of a University in Zimbabwe by Andrew Mangena

National University and Technology (NUST) Education for Sustainable Development Second Virtual Conference, Bulawayo Zimbabwe (2022) 14-16 September 2022  Exploring the pedagogical teaching computer applications used by facilitators in Computer Science Education, Chemistry Education, Mathematics Education and Physics Education: Moving towards a more sustainable approach. Andrew Mangena, Ipelegeng Matibela, Nhlanhla Mkwelie and Joseph Hlongwane

5th Teaching and Learning Conference University of Zululand (2021) 12-14 October 2021 Remote Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Institutions During COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: A Case of One Selected University in Zimbabwe: Andrew Mangena and Prof Lwazi Sibanda

SANORD (Southern African – Nordic Centre) 2022 Conference, Limpopo, University of Limpopo Ranch Resort, 5 – 7 December 2022, University of Limpopo Open Distance eLearning (ODEL): the impetus for shaping the future of higher education in the context of Zimbabwe, Andrew Mangena

2022 NUST 9th Annual research Day, 23-24 June 2022 School Administrators mainstreaming ICT tool usage. A case of hwange District schools in Matabeleland North Province. Andrew Mangena, Lwazi Sibanda

National University and Technology (NUST) Education for Sustainable Development Second Virtual Conference, Bulawayo Zimbabwe (2024) 16-18 October 2024  Student Assessment in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) generation: Challenges, Merits, and Observations - A research centered on Sub-Saharan Institutions of Higher Learning in Zimbabwe. Ntokozo Ncube, Charity Ncube, Andrew Mangena and Dr Ivonne Ndlovu.

Community Service/Engagement

None Earned so far