Khan Academy: An Online Education

During my first semester of university I've been participating in a Chem1090 course so I can enter into a dual degree of Science/Arts next semester. Cramming two years of high school chemistry into one semester of uni has meant a lot of information is thrown at us and we must take the initiative to go home and do more in-depth learning of what is being taught.

In one of my PASS sessions a website called Khan Academy was mentioned to me. It is run by a man called Salman Khan who basically teaches a variety of subjects like maths, science and finance through online videos. I went on to the website, wondering how useful it would really be. After watching a few lessons on parts of my chemistry course that I was having trouble with I couldn't believe what a gold mine I had found! He takes viewers through different processes step by step and explains things in such simple terms compared to in lectures. I really can't thank Sal, as he calls himself, enough for helping me both learn and enjoy chemistry as much as I have.

I turned on the TV the other morning and was amazed to see him being interviewed on Sunrise. Through the interview I discovered his online website aims to educate those who live in remote areas who do not have access to a teacher or school. His website has been viewed over 50 million times and is now being used all around the world. So who is this guy? How does he know so much STUFF and how to teach it so well? I watched an interview he did with Charlie Rose to find out. Here it is below.

So for anyone having trouble with any sort of mathematics, science or finance stuff try out this website and it will no doubt help you out! http://www.khanacademy.org/