Perceived Roles of AI-Powered Educational Technologies on Undergraduates' Academic Excellence in Selected Library Schools in South-west, Nigeria.

Abstract

The integration of AI into education aims to optimize learning outcomes, enhance efficiency, and empower educators and students alike. This study examined the perceived roles of AI-powered educational technologies on undergraduates' academicexcellence in selected library schools in South-West, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. A stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 324 undergraduate students in three (3) selected library schools in South-West, Nigeria. A self-designed and close-ended questionnaire was used as the instrument for gathering data from the respondents. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to analyse the data gathered. Findings revealed that perceived roles of AI-powered educational technologies significantly enhance academic excellence (r = .687**), academic knowledge (r = .816**), quality education (r = .530**) and knowledge accessibility (r = .650**) among undergraduates in selected library schools in South-West, Nigeria (p < .05). Based on the findings, it was recommended that universities should invest in robust AI infrastructure and platforms that support personalized learning experiences and adaptive educational technologies. Educational policymakers should establish clear guidelines and ethical frameworks for the responsible implementation of AI in education; they should collaborate with educators.