The Mothership is based on the open source software “Discourse” which is organized like a sophisticated discussion forum optimized for learning and professional development.
Categories = Organized sections (like folders)
- Each course has its own category (#smart-learning, #fluent-english, etc.)
- Special categories for help, discussions, announcements
- Private eLabs are secure categories with extra goodies, which only you and your team have access to
Topics = Discussion threads within categories
- Individual lessons, discussions, or projects
- Think of them as organized conversation rooms
- Each topic focuses on a specific subject or question
Posts = Individual messages within topics
- Your responses, questions, and contributions
- ATHENA’s explanations and assistance
- Other users’ insights and discussions
Team Labs = Private spaces for teams
For team subscriptions only - Invisible to users outside of the team’s group but still accessible to ATHENA
- Virtual office for team discussion and documentation
- Place for the team’s automations and external integrations
Student Labs = Private spaces for English students
How Learning Works:
- Browse #lab or #discussion-club to find relevant courses or discussions
- Read topics to learn new concepts, follow conversations, etc.
- Make topics/posts to ask questions, share insights, join a discussion, etc.
- Tag @ATHENA to get AI assistance in a topic
- Use AI Helper to understand or translate any text you encounter
Advanced Features:
Smart Search - Find exactly what you need across all content
Summaries - Get AI-generated overviews of long discussions
Personalization - ATHENA adapts all interactions to your needs
This structure allows for deep, organized learning while maintaining the flexibility of natural conversation and professional networking.