AI IN AFRICAN EDUCATION
PREPARING STUDENTS FOR WEB-3 AND THE METAVERSE VIRTUAL REALITY FRONTIER
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the education sector in Africa. With the increasing demand for digital skills and the emergence of web3 and the metaverse, it is imperative for academic institutions to leverage AI and digital technology to prepare African students for the future.
Artificial intelligence and digital technology have become integral parts of our daily lives. From smartphones to social media to virtual assistants, we are constantly engaging with these technologies. However, their potential impact on education is often overlooked. In the African elementary and secondary education sectors, academic institutions are leveraging AI and digital technology to prepare students for web3 and the virtual reality immersive technologies of the metaverse. But there are challenges, roadblocks, and key influencers in advancing and promoting this technology.