http://www.ted.com/talks/salman_khan_let_s_use_video_to_reinvent_education?language=en#t-984589
This video had many insights that I had never
thought of before. I have always been a fan of supplementing classroom
education with online resources, but I never thought about reversing the
process as suggested in the video. I love the possibility of having the students
watch the material at home, at their own pace, and doing the activities in
class where the teacher can help. This way the teacher can correct any mistakes
before the student practices the concept incorrectly.
Placing lectures online makes learning a less
intimidating and more customizable experience. This opens it up to a whole
different type of discussion where no one feels pressured to join in and
responses can be read and reread if someone doesn’t understand. The same thing
goes for watching and rewatching the video. People can comment if they have a
question and anyone can answer. Mr. Khan also pointed out that by having these
kinds of discussions online it literally opens up a whole world of knowledge,
which is what I believe education is all about.
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