“The Role of Artificial Intelligence Tutors in Future Classrooms: An Empirical Investigation".

Abstract

This paper aims to consider the contribution of AI tutors in classrooms and their relevance to student achievement, teacher integration, and students’ perceptions of AI tutors. This study, with a sample of 278 students and teachers, aims to identify how the students’ perception towards the AI tutors’ role impacts the results as well as the levels of receptiveness that teachers have regarding technology implementation in learning environments. The survey-based questionnaire with Likert scale responses was used, whereas multiple regression and covariance modeling were used in the study. There is strong evidence of AI tutors enhancing student performance, participation, and problem-solving skills, as displayed in the results. The significant variables found in the research include Teaching/Instructor Support and Teaching Resources, which are vital for the engagement of the students as well as the acceptance of the tutors. The study also shows that student participation activities and technology readiness are. The main findings of this study, therefore, underscore the importance of student participation activities and technology readiness in enhancing tutors’ use of AI. There is a need for institutions to enhance their technological support and for teachers to embrace the integration of AI to support learning and teaching. Future studies may explore the long-term effects of AI tutors that will help in shedding some light on their ethical application and thus help in ending disparities in education.