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Dr. Henrick Leonard Mwasita

Lecturer

College of Information and Communication Technologies

Computer Science and Engineering

Biography

Henrick Mwasita is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the College of ICT, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. His research focuses on developing personalized recommendation approaches for eLearning systems through advanced user representation models aimed at improving recommendation accuracy. His broader interests span Educational Technology (EduTech), Recommender Systems, Social Network Modeling and Analysis, Educational Data Mining (EDM), and Learning Analytics (LA).

Research Interest

Henrick’s research interests lie at the intersection of technology and education, with a particular focus on designing intelligent systems that enhance teaching and learning. His areas of interest include Educational Technology (EduTech), Recommender Systems, Social Network Modeling and Analysis, Educational Data Mining (EDM), and Learning Analytics (LA). He is also keen on applying emerging technologies such as chatbots, ICT tools, and multimedia systems to improve subject content delivery, literacy development, and overall learning experiences in both primary and secondary education.

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Projects

  1. Project: ICT-Based Retooling for Science and Mathematics Education
    He contributed to a retooling project that sought to improve the quality of teaching and learning in science and mathematics subjects across Tanzanian schools. The project integrated Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and multimedia resources to enhance teachers’ mastery of subject content, especially in difficult-to-teach topics. His role involved supporting the design and deployment of digital learning materials, ensuring that teachers could adopt technology-driven approaches to simplify complex concepts and engage learners more effectively.
  2. Project: BookBot – Swahili Reading Assistant
    He was part of the BookBot project, which created a chatbot application to help primary school pupils learn how to read and pronounce words correctly. The app used Swahili-translated books to provide an interactive, engaging, and culturally relevant learning experience. His involvement included contributing to the development and adaptation of the bot’s features, aligning them with local educational needs and language requirements. The project aimed to foster early literacy skills, support teachers in reading instruction, and provide pupils with a self-paced tool to practice reading beyond the classroom.

Publications

  1. Mwasita, H., Mtebe, J.S., Mbise, M. (2022). Towards Provision of Online Peer Assisted Learning: Understanding the Contemporary Participation Trends. In: Sheikh, Y.H., Rai, I.A., Bakar, A.D. (eds) e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries. AFRICOMM 2021. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 443. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06374-9_33
  2. Mwasita, H., Mtebe, J. S., & Mbise, M. (2025). Students’ Behavioral Intention towards Adoption of Peer Recommender Systems in Tanzania. Journal of ICT Systems, 3(2), 24-43.