Large language models and GenAI in education: Insights from Nigerian in-service teachers through a hybrid ANN-PLS-SEM approach
F1000Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14, С. 258 - 258
Опубликована: Март 4, 2025
Background
The
rapid
integration
of
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
in
education
offers
transformative
opportunities
to
enhance
teaching
and
learning.
Among
these
innovations,
Large
Language
Models
(LLMs)
like
ChatGPT
hold
immense
potential
for
instructional
design,
personalized
learning,
administrative
efficiency.
However,
integrating
tools
into
resource-constrained
settings
such
as
Nigeria
presents
significant
challenges,
including
inadequate
infrastructure,
digital
inequities,
teacher
readiness.
Despite
the
growing
research
on
AI
adoption,
limited
studies
focus
developing
regions,
leaving
a
critical
gap
understanding
how
educators
perceive
adopt
technologies.
Methods
We
adopted
hybrid
approach,
combining
Partial
Least
Squares
Structural
Equation
Modelling
(PLS-SEM)
Neural
Networks
(ANN)
uncover
both
linear
nonlinear
dynamics
influencing
behavioral
intention
(BI)
260
Nigerian
in-service
teachers
regarding
after
participating
structured
training.
Key
predictors
examined
include
Perceived
Ease
Use
(PEU),
Usefulness
(PUC),
Attitude
Towards
(ATC),
Your
Colleagues
(YCC),
Technology
Anxiety
(TA),
Teachers’
Trust
(TTC),
Privacy
Issues
(PIU).
Results
Our
PLS-SEM
results
highlight
PUC,
TA,
YCC,
PEU,
that
order
importance,
predictors,
explaining
15.8%
variance
BI.
Complementing
these,
ANN
analysis
identified
ATC,
PUC
most
factors,
demonstrating
substantial
predictive
accuracy
with
an
RMSE
0.87.
This
suggests
while
drives
PEU
positive
attitudes
are
foundational
fostering
engagement
Conclusion
need
targeted
professional
development
initiatives
teachers’
competencies,
reduce
technology-related
anxiety,
build
trust
ChatGPT.
study
actionable
insights
policymakers
educational
stakeholders,
emphasizing
importance
inclusive
ethical
ecosystem.
aim
empower
support
AI-driven
transformation
resource-limited
environments
by
addressing
contextual
barriers.
Язык: Английский