Episode 54: Asif Valley How AI is reshaping Schools, Classrooms and Leadership - Microsoft Chats Part 1

What happens when one of South Africa’s top tech leaders sits down to talk about AI and education? In this episode of The Education Show, Asif Valley, National Technology Officer at Microsoft South Africa, shares his journey and unpacks how AI is already reshaping schools, classrooms, and leadership.

We explore how AI can support principals with personalised insights, make admin smarter, and help teachers plan, mark, and connect better with learners. Asif also addresses the harder questions — the risks of AI, digital responsibility, and the urgent need for reskilling as jobs evolve.

If you’re wondering where education is heading and what role you could play, this conversation offers a clear, honest starting point. Listen in and be part of the shift.