A few tasty little videos on ancient history were a good way to start the day.

There is nothing much in great depth on that subject yet, but still useful.

The internet/information revolution we are living through is a wonder of the modern age.

Many universities now have free online courses and videos and there is no excuse for ignorance.

The education system in America is due for a complete overhaul. I know too many "professors" who have earned their tenure. After that they basically walk the line and just get by doing the same old bullshit books and tests.

I am a non-linear thinker with several other unusual learning attributes. During my research to learn how I could finish my degree (because dealing with linear teaching was killing me) and make it through college I found that 2/3rds of the world are linear thinkers; 1/3 is non-linear. The non-linear thinkers are usually picture thinkers and non-structured logic, while linear thinkers are structured and with strict logical rules.

Once I learned how to use my attributes to my advantage I whizzed through college. I still have problems but for the most part I knew how to deal with the boring "read book" and "take test" procedures.

This Khan Academy, while simplistic, is an example of non-linear training. It is the direction which lower level classes are now heading and my 5 year old his in a school where they teach things openly and which less structure. If I would have had this during my day I would have done much better with my grades. I'm happy my 5 year old will have the better opportunities than I had at the same age.

I bumped into them on youtube a few months ago.

My oldest niece had said they helped her algebra classes tremendously and I got a bit intrigued (I suck at mathematics).

I especially like the set of vids they have on physics.

I have always wanted to know a bit more about physics and found every book on it either too complex/boring or too far advanced for me to understand.

I like the way they break stuff down.