Influence of Artificial Intelligence-Based Learning Platforms on Academic Performance of Business Education Students in Financial Accounting

Abstract

The study examined the influence of AI-based learning platforms on academic performance of business education students in financial accounting in Ogun State. The purpose was to explore how AI platforms influence accounting students’ academic performance. The descriptive research design of survey type was adopted. The target population and sample size selected comprised 3,924 and 555 Business Education undergraduates of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye and Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State respectively using simple random and stratified sampling techniques. Four instruments Adaptive Learning Questionnaire (ALQ) (r = .88), AI-Learning Powered Tool Questionnaire (ALPTQ) (r = .84), AI-Chatbot Questionnaire (ACQ) (r = .93) and Proforma Form for Academic Performance (PFAP) (r = .91) were used for data collection. The null hypotheses were tested using Regression analysis. The findings revealed that Adaptive learning (β = .213, t = .162, p < .05), AI-learning powered tool (β = .422, t = .490, p < .05) and AI-Chatbot (β = .338, t = 8.007, p < .05) positively influence academic performance of BED students in financial accounting. The usage of Adaptive learning, AI-learning powered tool and AI-Chatbot jointly influence academic performance of BED students in financial accounting R = 0.119, p < .05. The study concluded that AI – based learning platforms are important to academic performance of business education students in financial accounting. It was recommended that there is need to review BED curriculum in financial accounting to include compulsory teaching and learning of AI skills to aid effective instructions.