Month: December 2010

Click here for link on a short documentary on the Khan Academy

A couple days ago, I was clueless about what taylor polynomials are.
After coming across a youtube video posted by a user in the name of khanacademy, not only were his teaching techniques effective, but I also became interested to find out who this voice in the video was.

The Khan Academy, founded by a Harvard Business School student Salman Khan, is non-profitable that hopes to provide education to everyone around the world. Most students around the globe find the videos useful for any misunderstandings about a particular school topic. The areas discussed include simple math addition to complex virus transmissions in the brain.

His disinterest in earning profits for himself yield the definition of someone whom we have discussed in class a couple weeks ago; a social entrepreneur. He is implementing his knowledge and expertise to bring about change in students’ lives. His willingness to educate the world is a motivation to learn better and seek help when needed. Ultimately, he empowers students to continue on believing in the value of education.

After watching his video, I understood what taylor polynomials are, but I also gained access to his many videos that I might have to use when studying for my finals this week.

TheFreeDictionary.com
dil·ly-dal·ly (dl-dl)
intr.v. dil·ly-dal·lied, dil·ly-dal·lying, dil·ly-dal·lies
To waste time, especially in indecision; dawdle or vacillate.

On Commercial Drive right here in Vancouver, don’t be surprised to find a new toy store in the name of Dilly Dally. It is owned by two successful entrepreneurs, Claire Hutchings and Tyler Quantz, who have inspired an interest in creating a space where kids could “create, build, imagine and dream”. Inside their store has countless toys for kids to play around with, including a specific space for “kids to test out pencils and crayons, and pin their art on the walls.”

Hutchings and Quantz took a risk to open up this unique toy store by the financial support of a bank loan and family contributions. As mentioned in class, when would it be considered acceptable to receive money from a family member? I think the benefits would outweigh the costs if there is a mutual understanding established between the involved individuals regarding the consequences that could happen if everything were to fail.

Instead, the two toy store entrepreneurs have succeeded in their business and are now planning to launch an e-commerce toy store to sell more of their hidden secrets to the children across Canada.