International Conference on Digital Innovation and Higher Education (ICDIHE 2026)

Application of Ai- enhanced learning tools in improving participation and interest in Social Studies Among Senior Secondary School Students in Edda LGA, Ebonyi State

10 Dec 2026, 10:50

10m

BURERA (University of Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda)

Speaker

Ama Nkama Nnachi (Ebonyi State College of Education Ikwo, Ikwo)

Description

Nnachi, A. N.
Ebonyi State College of Education Ikwo, Ikwo
josephamannachi@gmail.com
Track: AI, Emerging Technologies and Future Learning

This study investigated the application of AI- enhanced learning tools in improving students' participation and interest in Social Studies among secondary school students in Edda LGA of Ebonyi State. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study was 450 students from which a sample of 180 students were drawn. Descriptive survey design was used for data analysis while instrument for data was a reseacher made questionnaire titled : Application of AI- enhanced learning tools in improving students' participation and interest in Social Studies (AALTISPISS). The instrument was validated by experts and tested for reliability with a CronbachAloha, a coefficient of 0.75 was obtained and it was considered reliable. Findings revealed that AI enhanced tools significantly impact on students' participation and interest in Social Studies. It was recommended that adequate provision of computers and internet services should be made available in the secondary schools for more students' engagement.