Salman Khan, a Living Hero

Salman Khan is the founder of the Khan Academy, a not-for-profit organization with the mission of providing a high-quality education to anyone, anywhere.  In 2009, Khan's work earned him a Tech Award in Education, honoring his innovative use of technology to benefit humanity.

He has produced over 1100 videos, primarily in the areas of K-12 math and science education, with each video targeting a specific concept.  This stands in contrast to many university-produced videos, which are often just taped lectures.  Filming concept-by-concept videos serves as a form of individualized enrichment and/or private tutoring.  Students can access his videos on-demand, at their own pace, from anywhere with an internet connection.  Several other non-profit groups have begun to distribute offline versions of his materials to underprivileged communities.

Khan's videos have received over 6 million hits on YouTube.  I recommend them to anyone who could use a bit of math help.  It's like having an extra coach in your corner.

You can subscribe to the Khan Academy's YouTube channel here.

A full listing of the Khan Academy's videos can be found here.  Happy studying!