Our instructional design hero: Jack Du
Type of the Episode: Interview, Podcast
Time: 14 min 55 sec
Transcript
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About Jack
Jack grew up in China and went to New Zealand to pursue a career in genetics research in New Zealand. Being a people person, he realized that a life in the lab was not for him so he went on to teach science and started a Chinese language program at a semi-rural New Zealand high school. Seeing first-hand how traditional teaching methods were limited in engaging today’s learners, Jack developed a keen interest in EdTech and ultimately came to UCLA Anderson School of Management to start his own company Lost Abroad gamifying education.
To connect with Jack, check out his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-du/
We discuss
What makes a language learning app effective and attractive? Today we have Jack Du, an experienced Chinese and science teacher and a current MBA candidate at UCLA, to talk about how an education technology product can make language learning more fun and engaging. He will share the stories behind Lost Abroad, a gamified language learning app that he and his team are working on.
During this interview, Jack will share his insights regarding the following questions:
- What is Lost Abroad?
- What motivated the development of Lost Abroad?
- What makes Lost Abroad different from other language learning apps?
- In what ways does research contribute to the design of a learning product?
References
Music: Podsafe album: Coffee & Conversation (https://www.podcast.co/music)
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