'What can technology help us learn?' | Lindsay Rattray | TEDxVictoriaUniversity

How do we learn? How does technology help us? Does technology help us? These are the questions facing educators, parents, and learners today. It’s time we considered how to design technologies so that they help us connect with the world, because that’s what helps us learn. Lindsay is all about maximizing learning through human-centered education technology. He is an experienced leader in education, specializing in learning & teaching, innovation, and learning technologies.

Lindsay's qualifications include a Master of Learning Sciences & Technology, a Computer Science degree, and an Arts degree and has taught in many places, including Syria. He has worked in universities, start-ups, and education companies.

[cyruslandon]

There is truly no limit to what we can achieve with all the advancements in tech that are happening. It's a new golden age of knowledge!

[justinerather]

I love stories likes this, when someone is put in just the right set of difficult circumstances that it forces them to draw upon their skillset and create a dynamic solution that helps not just them but a whole community of people. It's really serendipitous and an amazing example of how to seize an opportunity.

[craztinker]

He is tackling some really important topics here. Great contribution to the discussion around the role technology will play as it, and we, evolve.

[keeserevin]

Absolutely, there is such a huge difference between learning how to translate words and actually USING the language.

[shystrshystr]

I'm so glad I watched this the whole way through, when he got to the part about 'sometimes you just need to go to the pub and tell a joke' I was incredibly relieved. A LOT of the time you just need to go to the pub and tell a joke.

[sylzoor]

I can't even put to words how much this has changed my perspective about technology and it's ever changing ways.

[lorrainegracelacson]

I'm a huge fan and supporter of more innovation in tech with education. I love the bit about decided to creating his app to help him learn Arabic. Initiative carries us a long way. Beautiful story to hear. Thank you Lindsay.

[bra-nd-on]

Lindsay and ppl like him have always given me a push of inspiration when I feel like I cant win in this digital world.

[Maverickx]

The part about duolingo just wanted you to interact with the app more than interact with the world really struck me. Such a valid point about and probably true about most apps.

[idreamtranslator]

Genius brain. Not many have the capacity to problem solve to this extent. Amazing. Perseverance at its finest.

[lauratherealdealfinnigan]

I see stuff like this and it makes me really happy... there is so much to learn, explore, understand, expand...

[t-bonebranson]

You have to admire anyone who experiences frustration with a program or device that's meant to be the best tool for what you're trying to achieve, then has the desire, means, and follow through to develop something better. Very cool Lindsay, very cool.

[derekjohnston]

This is awesome Lindsay, have much respect and admiration for how self-motivated you are in all of this

[conradthelegendwhite]

I have found it very difficult to adapt to all the new technologies coming out every day but after watching Lindsay's talk I realise it's very much needed if we hope to move forward with equal opportunity.

[brodyalexandra]

It has taken me a very long time to realize that technology, when used correctly, is actually a way to help us live more well rounded lives instead of hindering it.

[elian-cruz]

Such a cool talk! I love that this idea is being explored as I feel the standard tools for education haven't had much of a revamp for the last, what, 100 years? So much of technology is already used for connecting us to things in ways that we didn't know were possible, it not only makes sense but is super exciting to think of ways new ways for technology to help us learn!

[l_u_vlesson]

This is a very interesting subject! I love the insights here Lindsay, personal experience is always the best teacher.

[teclio]

I love his ingenuity... I wish I had the tools to just write a whole program for something... I wish I had learnt coding!!

[genagarbo]

Had a great chuckle around the 4:36 mark, a very good point Lindsay.

[livingclear]

“Prayer is better than sleep” probably sounds so much more beautiful in Arabic than in English.