Perceived Role of Artificial Intelligence-Driven Tools in Transforming the Secondary School Management System in Anambra State

This study explored the perceived role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming secondary school management system and the challenges principals may likely face in the application of AI tools in the process of managing secondary schools in Ogidi Education Zone of Anambra State. All the 30 principals in the education zone were studied because the population can be studied, conveniently. Thus, there was no need for sampling. Three research questions and one null hypothesis guided the study. Data was collected using a 30-item researchers’-made questionnaire; structured on a Modified Four-Point Likert Scale of 4, 3, 2 and 1. The questionnaire was face-validated by experts and tested for reliability.   Reliability coefficient of 0.76 was determined using Pearson Product Moment Statistical Tools. The instrument was administered on the 30 respondents by direct method and retrieved immediately after they were filled, hence a 100% return rate was made. Data collected was analyzed using mathematical mean scores for the research questions and t-test analysis for the hypothesis at 0.5 level of significance. Findings showed that the principals perceived that AI-driven tools have the potential to optimize administrative tasks, streamline communication/conversations, save time, prevent unnecessary workloads, have the ability to facilitate and support data-driven decision-making processes, among others. Based on the findings, the paper recommends that government at all levels; non-governmental organizations, and private sectors should assist in equipping and supporting principals in secondary with high quality e-educational programmes and e-technologies in order to leverage AI in a way that maximizes benefits.