Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Education for Sustainable Development

Abstract

A promising technology that has the potential to change many facets of the educational ecosystem is artificial intelligence (AI) which is playing a significant role in the actualization of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The present status of AI in education was examined and identified significant areas for emerging research initiatives. Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) underpinned the study to showcase ways AI technologies can be adopted and used for teaching and learning for a sustainable future. The study recommended the need for Africa as a continent to have a holistic AI ecosystem that captures our African histories, perceptions, idiosyncrasies, languages, outlooks, nuances, non-westernizations, etc., in addition to Nigeria being proactive to be the AI hub of the continent. The study is significant to educational practice, society, and policy and is theoretically based on a developing country perspective.