Khan University

Zoombie · Sep 11, 2010

No, this is not a university about the Eugenics Wars, nor a Star Trek gag.

Rather, it's something far more awesome

http://singularityhub.com/2010/09/11/is-the-khan-academy-the-future-of-education-video/

Originally developed as a means of helping his cousins with math, Salman Khan’s efforts have expanded into 1800+ videos on YouTube, with nearly 22 million views between them. In these brief 10-15 minute tutorials, Khan explains basic (and not so basic) math concepts in a concise manner that students can easily digest and reference later. The academy also includes many videos on non-math topics like biology, history, and the economics of a cupcake factory. Khan Academy videos are viewed more than 70,000 times per day – that’s more students than most major universities.

And it's all free.

robeiae · Sep 11, 2010

Is there nudity?

Zoombie · Sep 11, 2010

...no.

And before anyone goes, "Blah blah, can't replace teachers and classrooms," I'd like to point out that...well, this is supposed to be a supplement to classroom education, not a replacement.

GeorgeK · Sep 11, 2010

Zoombie said:
And it's all free.

Assuming you have high speed internet capability...but yeah, cool concept

Zoombie · Sep 11, 2010

Fine, no extra cost beyond the internet connection. Which, by the way, has been extending it's fingers to the third world faster than you'd think. Due, in no small part, to the works of the fine people at One Laptop For Every Child.

Williebee · Sep 12, 2010

Thanks, Zoombie!

Shadow Dragon · Sep 12, 2010

Aww. I was hoping it was a university dedicated to Ghengis Khan.

Oh well, anything that'll help students is good.

Cranky · Sep 13, 2010

Thanks, Zoombie, for pointing this out. It's pretty darn neat.

Alpha Echo · Sep 13, 2010

Oh yeah! I saw something about this guy...or rather heard about him...on TV one early morning when I was half-asleep, half-awake. Very cool. Thanks for the info. I definitely want to check him out!

Diana Hignutt · Sep 14, 2010

KHAN!

Sorry, it could not be helped.

Khan University

Zoombie

Dragon of the Multiverse

robeiae

Touch and go

Zoombie

Dragon of the Multiverse

GeorgeK

ever seeking

Zoombie

Dragon of the Multiverse

Williebee

Capeless, wingless, & yet I fly.

Shadow Dragon

Cranky

Alpha Echo

I should be writing.

Diana Hignutt

Very Tired