Influence of Artificial Intelligence Integration On Workforce Readiness Among Undergraduate Students of Benue State University, Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.66545/1f633d24Keywords:
Artificial intelligence integration, workforce readiness, digital literacy, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, higher educationAbstract
Technology has changed how we think about skills and competencies. How does artificial intelligence change the way we think about the workforce readiness of the students at Benue State University? This study examines how the integration of AI into education systems impacts digital literacy, problem-solving, and critical thinking. A descriptive survey research approach was used for the study. The total population for the study was all the full-time undergraduates of Benue State University, and for the study, a sample of 394 students was selected through simple random sampling, using Taro Yamane's formula. The survey method was chosen to obtain the data, and a structured questionnaire, measuring the five-point Likert Scale, was used. The Content Validity Index recorded 0.83, and the instrument had a reliability coefficient of 0.89, determined using Cronbach’s alpha. The data was analysed using descriptive and simple linear regression statistics. The study found that the integration of artificial intelligence changed digital literacy, problem-solving, and critical thinking. The study showed that the integration of AI in the university teaching-learning process improves workforce readiness and the skills demanded in the technology-driven economy.
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