Influences of Artificial Intelligence Among School Managers of Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt of Rivers State

Abstract

The study examined the influences of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among school managers in secondary schools in Port Harcourt Rivers State. The study adopts a descriptive survey design. The population of study comprised population of 125 of school managers. A sample of 115 respondents using stratified random technique. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire tilted (QIAIASMSSPH) structured on a four-point rating scale. The instrument was validated by three experts and it had a reliability cumulative coefficient of 0.75 obtained using the Cronbach Alpha method. Data collected were analysed using Means and standard deviations and z-tests, was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The validity and reliability cumulative coefficient of 0.75. A criterion means of 2.50 was set, which means any item that is below the criterion mean is seen as Disagree while the items above the criterion means are seen as Agree. The result showed the different perception held by school managers about the influence of AI in secondary schools in Port-Harcourt Rivers State. The study concludes with recommendations for capacity building and policy formulation to support the effective adoption of AI in secondary education.