Khan Academy is another example of our flat world, a term coined by Pulitzer-prize winning author Thomas Friedman in the book titled The World is Flat.
A simple yet brilliant concept, Salman Khan's initiative has made math learning easy and fun for kids all around the world at the comfort of their home or wherever they are.
Mr. Friedman in his book emphasized about the value of science and technology. He lamented how the kids in the U.S. have fallen behind kids from other countries in this area. The problem, perhaps, is not that the kids are not learning. But why they are not learning?
The education system in the U.S. is complicated and convulted with bureaucratic measures. Unless and until we untangle this mess, the kids in the U.S. will continue to be at a disadvantage of not using their full potential.
Mr. Khan's idea, at least, for now brings the world of learning together. The learning at the Khan Academy is very intuitive and interactive. As an adult, I have learned a lot as I am surviving my micro economics class in my master's program in public policy.
All of us should bask in the glory of this brilliant invention. And learn. The link to Khan Academy and a PSA follow:
http://www.khanacademy.org/
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