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INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

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

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Article: 1823143 | Received 25 Jun 2020, Accepted 08 Sep 2020, Published online: 25 Sep 2020

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