ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS ADOPTION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC ILARO, OGUN STATE

Abstract

Artificial intelligence tools adoption and student academic performance is crucial for developing evidence based educational practices and optimizing learning environment. The study therefore examined the effect of Artificial intelligence on student academic performance at Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun state. The study adopted a survey research design with the aid of structured questionnaire. The population of this study are the HND Final year students of Federal Polytechnic Ilaro with the total population of two thousand, six hundred and thirty-nine (2,639) as at December, 2024. The study adopted the sample of 347 respondents with aid of Taro Yamane sample calculator. Regression and correlation statistical model was utilized to determine the relationship between the variables. The finding of the study revealed that there is significant relationship between dimensions of Artificial Intelligence tools i.e. ChatGPT, QuillBot and Turnitin on student academic performance at Federal polytechnic Ilaro. The study concluded that integration of Artificial Intelligence tools will play a critical role in facilitating effective teaching and learning within the institution. The study therefore recommended that the management of the institution should educate their student on moderate usage of Artificial Intelligence tools in order to instill critical thinking to embrace academic integrity. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Adoption, Tools, Student, and Academic performance.