13. The Case of Duolingo Digital Language eLearning Platform and Mobile App

This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. In this episode, we explore how the explosive growth of mobile learning is disrupting traditional AHE delivery systems and provide an example of Duolingo, a digital eLearning platform and mobile app. 

• What are your experiences with mobile learning?
• What do you believe will be the future of mobile learning?
• To what extent will mobile learning complement, compete with, or replace traditional learning systems?

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