Qualifications

• 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)

Competencies and Skills:   

ICT integration, Supervision, Research

Research Interests:

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

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

• 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

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 manoeuvres 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

Email: andrew.mangena@nust.ac.zw