A Vision for Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Nurture Gifted Students in Higher Education Institutions

Background/purpose. The study aimed to develop a vision for employing artificial intelligence to nurture gifted students in higher education institutions.

Methods. Data were collected and analyzed using a descriptive-analytical approach to achieve the study objectives. The study sample consisted of faculty members from several Omani universities: Sultan Qaboos University, the University of Nizwa, Sohar University, the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Sohar, and the National University of Science and Technology's International Maritime College of Oman. A questionnaire was used as the main instrument for data collection.

Results. The study reached a proposed vision for the use of artificial intelligence to nurture gifted students in Omani higher education institutions. It also revealed the most significant expected challenges to achieve this vision.

Conclusion. The results of the study enhance the achievement of Oman Vision 2040 by seeking to spread the culture of talent, creativity and innovation among higher education institutions and including it in development plans.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence, gifted and talented students, higher education institutions, Sultanate of Oman, vision 2040

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