I'm really excited about the prospects of Khan Academy (and similar tools). Technology has the potential to give students access to the best teachers in the wor

I'm really excited about the prospects of Khan Academy (and similar tools). Technology has the potential to give students access to the best teachers in the world. I for one would rather have my kids watch on television lectures by phenomenal professors who are engaging, passionate, and great communicators and have their in-class teachers serve more as TA's to help fill in the learning gaps. My girlfriend, who is a teacher, doesnt believe this is a very productive technique however.