Business Studies Teachers’ Readiness Towards Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Learning Management Systems for Effective Teaching in Rivers State.

Abstract

The study examined the readiness of Business Studies teachers in Rivers State to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and Learning Management Systems (LMS) into their teaching practices. The research focused on two objectives, research questions, and null hypotheses. A descriptive survey research design was adopted targeting a population of 779 Business Studies teachers in Rivers State. Through a multistage sampling technique, 352 teachers were selected as sample for the study. Data was collected using a self-designed questionnaire, validated by three experts, two from the Business Education Department and one psychometrician. The instrument's reliability was confirmed through Cronbach's Alpha, which yielded a coefficient of 0.86. The research questions were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, while the hypotheses were tested using appropriate statistical methods such as one-way ANOVA at a 0.05 significance level. The findings revealed a high level of readiness among teachers to integrate AI and LMS for effective teaching. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education should integrate AI and LMS components into the Business Studies curriculum. Additionally, teachers are encouraged to use AI and LMS to enhance personalized learning experiences, and effectively manage course content, assessments, and student communication.