An Assessement of the Knowledge and Usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Academic Activities among Nigerian Undergraduates

Abstract

The study investigated the knowledge and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for academic exercises by undergraduates in Public and Private universities in Nigeria. The design for this study is survey, while a sample of 300 students were randomly selected through simple random sampling. A 20-item 4-point Likert scale instrument was used to collect data from the respondents. The instrument was validated through experts’ constructive criticisms and was found to be valid by content. Also, Cronbach's alpha was used to assess the internal consistency of the items which yielded 0.81 index. The findings from the study revealed that there is no significant difference in the knowledge and usage of AI for academic exercises by male and female undergraduates and there is no significant difference in the knowledge and use of AI for academic exercises by undergraduates in public and private universities. Recommendation from the study include the need for universities and other tertiary institutions of learning to create more awareness on the use of AI tools and the teachers should task the students to use AI tools to carry out assignments and other academic activities.