A free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere: this is the goal of
the Khan Academy, a passion project that grew from an ex-engineer and
hedge funder's online tutoring sessions with his niece, who was
struggling with algebra, into a worldwide phenomenon. Today millions of
students, parents, and teachers use the Khan Academy's free videos and
software, which have expanded to encompass nearly every conceivable
subject; and Academy techniques are being employed with exciting results
in a growing number of classrooms around the globe.
Like many
innovators, Khan rethinks existing assumptions and imagines what
education could be if freed from them. And his core idea-liberating
teachers from lecturing and state-mandated calendars and opening up
class time for truly human interaction-has become his life's passion.
Schools seek his advice about connecting to students in a digital age,
and people of all ages and backgrounds flock to the site to utilize this
fresh approach to learning.
check out this interview with Joseph cooper that aired on November 20th , 2012
For the complete interview click here
