INFLUENCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS ON ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCY AMONG OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT STUDENTS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN DELTA STATE

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of artificial intelligence tools on administrative efficiency among Office Technology and Management Students in Colleges of Education in Delta State. The study was guided by two research questions. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 101 office Technology and management students the three colleges of Education in Delta state. There was no sampling since the population was small and manageable. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire tittle: Influence of Artificial Intelligence Tools on Administrative Efficiency Among Office Technology and Management Students Questionaire (IAITAEAOTMSQ). The instrument was face and content validated by two experts in the field.One from measurement and evaluation Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba and another OTM from College of Education Warri, Delta State.The reliability test was determined using cronbach Alpha which yielded overall coefficient value of 0.73.which shows that the instrument was reliable.out of 101 questionaire  administered, 97 were retrieved representing 98% return rate which was used for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that Artificial Intelligence tools play significant roles in enhancing administrative efficiency among Office Technology and Management students in Colleges of Education in Delta State. The effective utilization of AI technologies can help students develop relevant digital and administrative competencies required in modern office environments. Based on the findings, It was recommended that institutions should provide adequate AI-powered office technologies and digital facilities to enable Office Technology and Management students acquire practical administrative skills relevant to modern workplaces.Lecturers in Office Technology and Managemen should integrate the use of AI-powered document editing, communication, and scheduling tools into classroom instruction and practical office training activities.