Investigating the Awareness and Adoption of ChatGPT as a Learning Tool among Undergraduates in Lagos State Nigeria

In the field of education, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already had a significant impact, particularly on administration, learning, and teaching. As an AI technology, ChatGPT plays a crucial role for students by enhancing their learning experience through various means. It supports students in understanding new concepts, completing assignments, and even providing virtual tutoring. This study investigated the awareness and adoption of ChatGPT among undergraduates in Lagos State Polytechnic. The study was anchored on the Technology Acceptance Model. The researcher adopted the descriptive survey research design, while the Taro Yamane formula was used to calculate a sample size of 390 respondents. Two sampling techniques were employed in this study. Firstly, the researcher utilized purposive sampling by selecting students specifically from the Department of Mass Communication and the Department of Office Technology. Also, convenience sampling was employed as the questionnaires were administered online via Google Forms and distributed through the students' departmental WhatsApp groups. Findings indicated a high level of awareness and adoption of ChatGPT as a learning tool among undergraduates at Lagos State Polytechnic. Furthermore, results also indicated a positive perception of ChatGPT amongst the respondents. Majority of the students disclosed that ChatGPT provides a personalized learning experience for them, assists with academic writing tasks and aids comprehension and retention of complex concepts. Based on the data elicited from respondents sampled in this study, the study concludes that undergraduates at Lagos State Polytechnic are aware of ChatGPT and actively adopt it as a learning tool.