Artificial Intelligence Technologies Used in Teaching Agricultural Education in universities in Nigeria

Abstract

The paper looked at the Artificial Intelligence technologies used in teaching Agricultural Education. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a computerized system that is able to carry out task like human. AI is broadly divided into Type 1 Capability Baser type of artificial intelligence with example artificial narrow intelligence (ANI), artificial general intelligence (AGI), Artificial super intelligence (ASI) and Type 2 functional base artificial intelligence  with example like reactive machine (RM), Limited Memory (LM), theory of mind, software artificial intelligence, the study also looked at some gadgets or tools available in teaching agricultural education which includes Grading Automation tools, Paper work assistance, chatbot, Nuance Dragon Speech, Attitude Learning Knowji.  Artificial Intelligence has many benefits in education which may include personalize learning, Task automation and other content creator. Due to the above benefits, the perceived constraints of artificial intelligence studied includes social influence, perceived risk theories, unemployment and communication difficulties. Artificial Intelligence can help in teaching agricultural education to improve students’ academic performance. Moreover, it was recommended that both parents and teachers should embrace the use of artificial intelligence, curriculum developers should also be geared towards incorporating artificial intelligence, government and philanthropies should also assist in funding artificial intelligence programme