Examining the Roles of Artificial Intelligence in Facilitating Collaborative Learning and Practices in Business Education in Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State, Nigeria

Abstract

The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has transformed the way students learn and interact, facilitating collaborative learning and practice. This study investigates the roles of AI in facilitating collaborative learning and practices in business education. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a survey (structured questionnaire) and observational data from business education programs that have integrated AI-facilitated collaborative learning tools. Three (3) research hypotheses were formulated and tested; the study adopted a purposive random sampling technique with a structured questionnaire to elicit information from the respondents. A sample of 720 students was drawn from the total population of 1,441, representing 50% of the entire population of Business Education undergraduates at Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State, Nigeria. The data were analysed using descriptive statistical analysis. The three formulated hypotheses were tested using regression analysis. The results indicated an 85% positive response to the enhancement of collaborative learning with AI in business education curricula. Participants were of the opinion that AI can support the development of essential business skills, such as teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making. The findings underscore the importance of educators carefully designing and implementing AI-facilitated collaborative learning experiences to ensure they align with learning objectives and promote inclusive participation. This study contributes to the understanding of AI's potential to enhance collaborative learning in Business Education and provides implications for educators, researchers, and practitioners. The study concludes that artificial intelligence (AI) can play a significant role in facilitating collaborative learning and practices in business education. AI can also support the development of essential business skills, such as teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making.