First WATCH this video: http://www.ted.com/talks/salman_khan_let_s_use_video_to_reinvent_education.html
The Khan Academyis an interesting concept. I like parts, I'm unsure of parts. Again, since education is not cookie-cutter this is going to be successful in some areas, and unsuccessful in others. Those who will use it will, and those who won't, won't. My biggest concern is access to resources. This program can enhance education, without holding students back & will offer appropriate pacing for those who need more time. It will also widen the "Education Gap". Poverty-stricken students are (mostly) not as encouraged to access education outside of the school, especially when survival takes precedence. Those who can access the resources and work with others nation & worldwide may blossom from this concept. It brings the nation forward, but still holds back those who need to be brought forward.
The KahnAcademy is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, who "(S)ee Sal Khan as a pioneer...to use technology to let more and more people learn things..." As stated in the previous paragraph, this can be a supportive program, but not to those who won't use it. Will we blame Kahn for poor education too? He is offering free education and those who won't use it still won't!
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