Utilization of Artificial Intelligence in School Supervision for Effective Administration in Public Secondary Schools in Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school supervision has the potential to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative processes in public secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria. This study investigated the utilization of AI in areas such as teacher performance evaluation, resource management, and academic integrity monitoring, highlighting its transformative impact on supervision practices in public schools. However, challenges such as inadequate technological infrastructure, financial constraints, limited digital literacy, and ethical concerns hinder its widespread adoption. The study proposes strategies to address these barriers, including investing in localized AI solutions, enhancing digital literacy, and implementing robust data privacy policies. The study concluded that the utilization of AI technologies, schools improves teacher performance evaluations, optimize resource management, and detect academic irregularities with unprecedented precision and speed. It suggested among others that Government and educational stakeholders should prioritize the provision of reliable technological infrastructure, such as high-speed internet, modern hardware, and uninterrupted power supply.