Ultrinsic.com Lets You Gamble on the Outcome of Your Grades
Michael Hines — August 15, 2010 — Social Good
References: ultrinsic & fastcompany
Ultrinsic.com is a new website that lets college students gamble on the outcome of their grades. Talk about learning to earn.
Ultrinsic.com is available to 37 college campuses in the United States. Students bet a certain amount of money that they will get a certain grade. Ultrinsic creates odds based on the student's transcript and pays accordingly. Major money has not been won from Ultrinsic.com yet, and for now the site seems like it is just a harmless way for students to have fun. Click on the links if you want to start betting on your grades today.
Ultrinsic.com is available to 37 college campuses in the United States. Students bet a certain amount of money that they will get a certain grade. Ultrinsic creates odds based on the student's transcript and pays accordingly. Major money has not been won from Ultrinsic.com yet, and for now the site seems like it is just a harmless way for students to have fun. Click on the links if you want to start betting on your grades today.
Trend Themes
1. Academic Betting - Developing online platforms that allow students to wager on their grades is a trend that is reshaping the way students approach their education.
2. Gamification of Learning - The trend of creating engaging educational experiences by integrating elements of game design, such as competition and rewards, presents opportunities for new e-learning tools and platforms.
3. Personalized Learning - By using algorithms to create personalized odds for each student, websites like Ultrinsic.com are paving the way for personalized learning experiences that cater to individual student needs and motivations.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Education technology companies can explore the use of gamification and betting to enhance student engagement and motivation.
2. Online Gambling - The intersection of online gambling and education presents an innovative opportunity to offer new and unique betting experiences to students.
3. Personal Finance - Similar platforms can be developed to help incentivize personal finance by allowing individuals to bet on their financial goals and outcomes.
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