TED: How I'm using LEGO to teach Arabic | Ghada Wali

The speaker shares their journey of using graphic design to revitalize the Arabic script and change global perceptions of Arab culture. They highlight the role of design in Egypt's revolution and introduce a project using LEGO to teach Arabic, aiming to foster understanding and integration. The project seeks to preserve the Arabic script and promote cultural exchange.

What is the significance of graphic design in the context of Egypt's political changes?

• It helped overthrow two dictators.

• It was used to create advertisements.

• It was used to design new buildings.

• It was a tool for teaching history.

What factors contributed to the decline of the Arabic script in the region?

• Technological advancements

• Political suppression and colonialism

• Natural disasters

• Lack of educational resources

What inspired the speaker to create a project using LEGO?

• A plan to start a toy company

• A wish to combine innocence and Arab identity

• A need to create a new language

• A desire to build new toys

What technical challenge is highlighted between Arabic and Latin scripts?

• Both scripts use the same punctuation

• Arabic has no capital letters

• Latin script is more calligraphic

• Both scripts have the same number of letters

What is the main goal of the 'Let's Play' project?

• To sell educational toys

• To create a new type of LEGO

• To teach Arabic through a fun and engaging method

• To replace Latin script with Arabic

How does the speaker plan to make Arabic learning accessible globally?

• By developing a mobile app

• By offering free classes

• By publishing and translating a bilingual book

• By creating online courses

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the potential of LEGO in their project?

• A representation of chaos

• A symbol of wealth

• A universal child's toy

• A tool for destruction