A Proposal to Employ Artificial Intelligence Applications in Developing Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Students’ Future Skills

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the requirements for employing artificial intelligence applications, determine the future skills to be acquired by Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU) students, and develop a proposal for the requirements of employing artificial intelligence applications in the development of students’ future skills. To achieve this aim, the author used the descriptive method where an author-developed 50-item questionnaire was administered to 150 faculty members. The participating faculty members rated the extent to which the requirements were present and the level of students’ mastery of future skills. The results revealed the significance of integrating artificial intelligence in university education to accelerate progression towards the achievement of the fourth aim of sustainable development and to activate the substantial role of universities in developing students’ future skills. The study identified the requirements for employing artificial intelligence applications in developing students’ future skills. The identified requirements fell into five areas: the learning environment, faculty members, courses, students, and graduates. The future skills that were identified included soft skills, lifelong learning skills, and digital skills. The study ended with a proposal to employ artificial intelligence applications in developing the future skills of PSAU students.