September 10, 2025Open Access

AI in Rural Classrooms: Challenges and Perspectives from South African Educators

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AI integration faces significant barriers, primarily due to inadequate digital infrastructure and limited access to devices.
Findings indicate educators lack sufficient digital literacy and professional development needed for effective AI-supported teaching.
Semi-structured interviews revealed weak institutional support and gaps between policy and practice hinder AI adoption.
Equity concerns regarding data privacy and algorithmic bias may exacerbate educational inequalities rather than mitigate them.

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Qualitative insights highlight challenges and required support for AI in rural education, indicating systemic issues.

Mokoena et al. (2025) studied this question.

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