Author: Professor Bennett Alexander

Opinion

AI And VR Can Revolutionise Education, But South Africa Must Act Now To Bridging The Digital Divide

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising education by making it possible to offer hybrid teaching and learning. It personalises experiences through aspects such as enhancing content delivery, automating marking, and offering real-time feedback on assignments. AI-driven tools can track student performance, help identify at-risk students and provide personalised learning paths.  Moreover, automated content creation (like quizzes and summaries) can reduce administrative burdens, while AI chatbots can provide 24/7 student support. In addition. adaptive learning systems can adjust content difficulty based on student progress, improving engagement and outcomes.  When you include virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR), students can experience hands-on teaching…

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