The Future of Higher Education in the Light of Artificial Intelligence Transformations

Abstract

This study discussed the potential effects of artificial intelligence on higher education at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University. To achieve this goal, a qualitative research methodology was used by asking an open question on a sample of academics. The results of the analysis showed that there is a decrease in the level of awareness of the mechanisms of applying artificial intelligence, and that there is a need to further spread awareness in The Saudi environment on the possibilities of using artificial intelligence applications in education.

Artificial Intelligence in Education as a Mean to Achieve Sustainable Development in Accordance with the Pillars of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—A Systematic Review

“…This confirms the Kingdom's keenness to keep pace with sustainable development goals. According to Aldosari (2020), there has been a decrease in the level of awareness of the mechanisms for applying artificial intelligence, and Saudi educational environments should raise more awareness about the possibilities of using artificial intelligence applications in education. This lack of awareness indicates the weakness of artificial intelligence in education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.…”

“…It is based on performance and the desire to achieve societal success, development, and well-being (Alkhayyal et al, 2019). Aldosari (2020) noted that the role of artificial intelligence in education is to achieve sustainable development by developing a sense of family, community, and institution participation. This expands the margin of democratic participation and develops a sense of citizenship that allows people to recognize others and their right to differences, as guaranteed by international human rights covenants on freedom of speech and action.…”

“…The Robot Olympiad competitions aim to achieve the Kingdom's plans to transform toward an innovative knowledge society. The most important is the "First LEGO" competition, which focuses on enabling students to use their knowledge to design and build robots as tools at various educational stages (Aldosari, 2020).…”

Awareness Regarding the Implication of Artificial Intelligence in Science Education among Pre-Service Science Teachers

“…Khanlari aimed to recognize teachers' perceptions of the importance of robots as a tool for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, while Sangapu explored the perception of teachers and students on the usage and effectiveness of AI in the classroom. Aldosari (2020) believes that transferring smart products to countries will not work without awareness of many great roles played AI, in terms of its advantages or disadvantages in academic processes, whether administrative procedures or teaching and learning methods. It is recommended to increase the awareness of specialists of the requirements of applying AI in education.…”

“…Hence, attention should be paid to teachers' awareness of AI and its applications in education. With reference to studies on AI (Khanlari, 2014;Serholt & Barendregt, 2014;Han & SeonKwan, 2018;Sangapu, 2018;Holder, Khurana, & Watts, 2018;Aldosari, 2020;Jannah, Prasojo & Jerusalem, 2020;Incerti, 2020;and Al-Ghamdi & Al-Frani, 2020), it turns out that more studies have to be conducted concerning pre-service science teachers' awareness of employing AI in science education. So, this research aims to study pre-service science teachers' awareness of employing AI in science education.…”