AI in Education in South Africa

Current State

  • Only 20% of teachers feel prepared to use AI in their classrooms
  • 67% of parents see AI benefits outweighing risks in education
  • 53% believe schools are adequately preparing students for an AI future.

Key Developments

  • AI literacy is emerging as the “fourth literacy,” alongside reading, writing, and digital literacy
  • Global educational platforms are increasingly incorporating AI for personalized learning.

Major Challenges

  • Significant disparities exist in AI access between urban and rural schools
  • Teacher training in AI technology remains limited
  • Infrastructure and resource gaps need to be addressed.

Niall McNulty is Product Lead for Education Futures at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, focusing on AI and educational technology solutions for diverse global contexts. Niall is a specialist in using AI for teaching, learning and professional support.

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