Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning at University Level in Pakistan: Challenges and Implications

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a growing technological field capable of changing teaching and learning   and   every aspect of our social interaction. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has stimulated every field of life. Teaching and learning are no exception. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed teaching and learning.  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is intelligence shown by machines and software which work like human intelligence effectively and accurately for long hour. Artificial intelligence is being used in every walk of our daily life and human deeds. Artificial intelligence has improved the performance of industry, service, security, medical, weather forecasting, engineering, business, teaching and learning at every level. How this innovative technology has affected teaching and learning at university level in Pakistan. The objectives of the research study were to examine the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning at university level in Pakistan, to explore the challenges for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning at university level in Pakistan, to find the implications Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning at university level in Pakistan. Methodology of the study was as, Mixed method design was used.  Population of the study were all faculty members of all public and private sectors universities. Through simple random sampling technique sample of the study was four Head of the Departments (HODs), four faculty members from all public and private sectors universities of all public and private sectors universities in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Role of artificial intelligence was evaluated through self-developed Questionnaire. Data analysis techniques for this study were used t-Test, mean score and percentage. Findings of the study were Majority of the head of the departments and faculty members were aware about the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public and private sector universities. Only few faculty members were using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their teaching and learning process. It was difficult for faculty members to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their teaching and learning process because of less knowledge. Majority of the head of the departments and faculty members did not know AI applications. Only few universities were using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their teaching and learning process. Recommendations were faculty members be given training about Artificial intelligence. HEC should encourage about use of Artificial Intelligence in teaching and learning at the university level in Pakistan. Special courses/workshops will be conducted for Artificial intelligence in teaching and learning at the university level in Pakistan. HEC should start special drive for the use of artificial intelligence in the public and private sector universities in Pakistan. University stakeholders should encourage the faculty members and students for the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning.