ADVENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA EDUCATION SYSTEM

Blessing C. CLEOPAS

doi:10.5281/zenodo.8114160

Blessing C. CLEOPAS Department of Science Education Faculty of Education, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8114160

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Prospects, Challenges, Education

Abstract

The growing speed of Information and Communication Technology has paved way to more technological advancement which has opened up a novel subject matter named Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. This paper focuses on advent of artificial intelligence: prospects and challenges in Nigeria education system. It is envisaged that Artificial Intelligence systems are becoming adopted and its application is racing fast in teaching and learning, hence, the need to look at highlights on achievements of Artificial Intelligence, benefits of Artificial Intelligence, challenges of Artificial Intelligence and the way-forward. In addition, suggestions made include that government should make deliberate and conscious effort to fund the project, involvement of teachers and students, training and retraining of teachers. These suggestions made if put into consideration will compliment and support teachers to combine human capabilities with artificial intelligence to bring about quality delivery in lifelong education.

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