TED TALKS

    School is out!  For almost three weeks I'll have a bit more freedom to blog, read and respond to blogs and surf a few of my favorite web sites that I had been neglecting. 

    One of my favorites - http://www.ted.com, was one of the first places I visited today.  For those unfamiliar with TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) this is a most amazing site - where some of, if not THE most creative and innovative minds gather and share their ideas and concepts - ideas and concepts designed to improve the world around us.

    Being in the educational mode, I was drawn to this particular speaker, Richard Baraniuk, a Rice University professor who has a GIANT vision - to create a FREE, on-line global educational system!  After hearing his 15 minute or so presentation, it became clear that this idea is not only possible, but will likely be THE solution to ineffective traditional class room teaching.

    To watch his presentation, go here: http://www.ted.com/tedtalks/tedtalksplayer.cfm?key=r_baraniuk

    During the past 2 1/2  months I've been awestruck at the convenience and availablity of just being able to receive an online education alone.  This guy has taken that technology and has envisioned a simple ( c= y2 -wx X m/y2......or some such mathmatical equation!)  to kick it up a notch!  

You gotta see this!