ADVANCING TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN OYO STATE: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

The study examined factors influencing effective use of artificial intelligence and the challenges associated with its use in teaching and learning in Oyo State. Three research questions were raised to guide the study and the analysis of the research questions was done by using mean. The results revealed that there are challenges impeding the effective use of artificial intelligence such as erratic power supply, inadequate/lack of computer and computer accessories, inadequate funding, non-consistent of in-service training, non-availability of the required room for AI equipment and inability of lecturers to use artificial intelligence effectively in the teaching and learning process. Based on the findings, the study recommended that necessary equipment needed for the teaching and learning be provided for the lecturers, the institutions’ infrastructure be upgraded and more awareness should be created among the students so as to know the usefulness of artificial intelligence to their studies. Also, timely training should be organized for the lecturers on the use of artificial intelligence, so that their professional output can be improved to get the desired results. Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Infrastructure facilities, Effective teaching, Information awareness