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Video & Discussion: How to Make Learning As Addictive As Social Media


Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Campus: Dayton
Location: Tartan Marketplace, Room 7006

Free and open to the public.

Viewing and discussion of the pre-recorded TedTalk by Luis Von Ahn.

Registration and additional information

When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.

Facilitated by Sinclair Vice Provost Lisa Mahle-Grisez and Assistant Provost Jared Cutler.

Hosted by the Sinclair Diversity Office.

Video & Discussion: How to Make Learning As Addictive As Social Media


Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Campus: Dayton
Location: Tartan Marketplace, Room 7006

Free and open to the public.

Viewing and discussion of the pre-recorded TedTalk by Luis Von Ahn.

Registration and additional information

When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.

Facilitated by Sinclair Vice Provost Lisa Mahle-Grisez and Assistant Provost Jared Cutler.

Hosted by the Sinclair Diversity Office.