Integration of Artificial Intelligence Tools for Improved Teaching of Electronics Work Trade in Technical Colleges for Sustainable Employment in Enugu State

Abstract

This study sought to determine how to integrate artificial intelligence for improved teaching of electronics work trade in technical colleges for sustainable employment in Enugu State. The study was carried out in Enugu State and the population was 78 respondents comprising of 33 technical college administrators and 45 teachers sampled purposively from Nsukka educational zone. The instrument for data collection was a structured five-point Likert’s scale and weighted questionnaire with a 20-items statement developed by the researcher. The instrument was validated by three experts with the reliability index of 0.73 established using Cronbach’s Alpha. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while hypotheses were tested using t-test at .05 level of significance and appropriate degree of freedom. Some of the findings include; Utilize AI to create advanced simulation software that will imitate electronic systems and circuits, design a workshop that specialize on AI applications in electronics, offer professional development to Teachers to familiarize them with AI technologies among others. Also, the study showed that High Costs of Procuring AI tools, software licenses, and necessary infrastructure, many instructors lack the expertise to use AI tools effectively, among others are the are challenges.