THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENHANCING PERSONALIZED LEARNING EXPERIENCES: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

This study adopted a descriptive survey research designed to investigate the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing personalized learning experiences: Opportunities and challenges. The population of the study is 117 fourth year students in the department of curriculum studies and technology education, faculty of education, University of Port Harcourt and 121 fourth year students in the department of curriculum studies and instructional technology, faculty of Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. A sample of 100 students from the two institutions was used for the study. Stratified sampling techniques were used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire titled the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing personalized learning experiences: Opportunities and challenges (RAIEPLEOC) with 20 items. Face and content validity was adopted for the study, reliability coefficient of 0.84 was obtained. Mean and z-test were the statistical tools used for the study. The study found that through gamification and interactive components, AI-driven tools can improve student engagement. By incorporating game-like aspects like challenges and prizes, AI tools encourage students to take control of their education. In light of the results, it was suggested that Educational institutions should provide thorough training programs for instructors in order to use AI tools in the classroom. These courses ought to concentrate on understanding data privacy concerns, incorporating AI into teaching methods, and using AI to provide individualized instruction.