The use of mobile devices in learning has gained popularity among schools around the world. The purpose of this paper was to investigate the possibility of mobile devices being used to improve student academic performance in a developing country, Botswana. The research design for this study was a descriptive and interpretive study that was analysed quantitatively. Questionnaires and interviews were also used to evaluate students perceptions and to determine their level of understanding with the use of mobile devices. The sample for the study was four classes of form four and form five students. The findings point out that many students have access to mobile devices with different applications of their preference. If given the opportunity, these devices can be used to enhance learning in general which can bring about change in academic performance. The findings led to the conclusion that, indeed mobile devices can play a vital role in the education of developing countries and bring about a change in academic learning.

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