Assessment on integration of Artificial intelligence in Assessment and Research activities among University Lecturers in South-South, Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.64348/zije.202523Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Social Studies, Assessment, Research, LecturersAbstract
This study focused on Ethical and Intellectual Considerations in the Deployment of Artificial Intelligence in Educational Assessment and Research among Social Studies Lecturers in Universities in south-south, Nigeria. Three research questions and 3 hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study comprised of 120 Social Studies lecturers in public federal and State universities in south-south, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) to summarize responses and t-test statistics to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed among others that there was significant difference in the level of awareness regarding the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies between Social Studies lecturers in Federal and State universities. The study concluded that although AI tools offer innovative prospects for educational advancement, there is a pressing need to enhance ethical awareness and address intellectual property challenges among Social Studies lecturers. It was recommended that universities and educational authorities should organize regular training workshops, develop clear ethical guidelines, and promote responsible use of AI tools in research and assessment
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