AI Tutors & Metaverse Classrooms: Is This the End of Old-School Education? | Mick Mann

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🚀 This week on The Social Impact Show, Mick Mann (Co-CEO, Singularity South Africa) reveals how AI and spatial computing are rewriting the rules of education—and why Africa must act now to bridge the digital divide.

🔍 You’ll Discover:
The shocking truth: Why today’s kids may be "the last generation to learn the old way"
Real-world examples: From AR tutors in Tanzania to UNISA’s metaverse bootcamps
The leadership gap: How to shift mindsets from "AI as a threat" to "AI as a partner"
Event spotlight: Don’t miss the Singularity South Africa Summit (Oct 22-23, 2025)

đź’ˇ Why Listen?
"If we don’t embrace these tools, we’ll export raw talent instead of creating global leaders." — Mick Mann
"The digital divide isn’t just about access—it’s about who gets to shape the future." — Sam Marshall

🎟️ Join the Movement:
Apply for student bursaries → singularitysouthafricasummit.org
Tag an educator who needs to hear this #FutureReadySA

#AIEducation #DigitalDivide #ExponentialTech #AfricaRising
14 Jul English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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