Using MyLSU app to enhance student engagement and promote a smart town at a rural university in Zimbabwe

Figures & data

Figure 1. Four-step-cycle UCD adapted from Cambur et al. (2017).

Figure 2. Mobile application architecture.

Figure 3. Use case and home screen.

Figure 4. Screenshots showing log screen and fees balance.

Figure 5. Screenshots of academic results and entertainment information.

Figure 6. Screens for voting for the SRC president.

Table 1. App evaluation response rates

Survey item	Α	N	Mean	SD
MyLSU app is simple and easy to use	0.79		4.60
I would find it easy to get the information I want from MyLSU app		220	4.70	0.77
MyLSU app would be simple to use		220	4.56	0.52
My interaction with MyLSU app would be clear and understandable		220	4.55	0.65
MyLSU app is functional	0.85		4.55
It is easy to interact with MyLSU app		220	4.31	0.48
MyLSU app provided aggregated information supporting my needs		220	4.62	0.51
I would want to use MyLSU app always		220	4.71	0.72
Perceived Usefulness	0.70		4.48
MyLSU app will enhance my off class engagement		220	4.39	0.76
MyLSU will help the university engage with its students.		220	4.62	0.53
MyLSU app will provide information that improves my campus life		220	4.44	0.82
MyLSU App is designed well	0.77		4.40
I liked the design of the graphics and menus		220	4.28	0.86
MyLSU app loaded quickly		220	4.52	0.68
The app’s navigation was consistent.		220	4.40	0.48

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