The Khan Academy is a truly inspiring idea. Watch Salman Khan talk about why he created the Khan Academy and get a sneak peek at where K-12 education is headed.
I’ve noticed over the last year that e-learning has taken an impressive step forward among educational institutions. E-learning got a boost when courses from one of the largest e-learning vendors in North America gained accreditation from the University of Phoenix. In addition to accreditation, Universities are also looking to e-learning to supplement their traditional curriculums. At Serebra in particular, we’ve noticed that post-secondary schools are keen to use online learning to get students up to speed on skills necessary for completing assignments and being successful in their studies.
Now, to me the next question is, how can we get this training out to non-traditional markets? To be continued...
Next up for introduction is Jenee. She's the Editor of our blog and was good enough to answer a few of our questions...
Favourite place for after work drinks:
Anywhere with a patio, sun and a view of the mountains!
Book you’re reading:
Jane Eyre. I’m working my way – slowly – through the classics.
What inspires you:
People who are passionate about doing good in the world – inspires me to get out and do more to give back.
Tourist for a day in Vancouver, what do you do:
Don hiking gear, hike Quarry Rock in Deep Cove, bask in the view, hike back down and indulge in donuts at Honey’s. Proof that life is good!
Quality you admire most in yourself:
I can make proper use of apostrophes. It’s a rare skill today.
First concert:
Neil Diamond. You gotta give the man credit – he’s a true performer.
Favourite restaurant:
See favourite place for after work drinks.
Game you never lose:
Scrabble. I’m all about the triple word score.
Signature dish:
I make a mean salad. Secret ingredients: homemade dressings, candied pecans, and fruit.
Bizarro World occupation:
Fighter pilot. What can I say, my favourite movie is Top Gun.
Worst thing you ever did to your hair:
There was once a perm... thankfully, I managed to get through it with no photographic evidence.
To kick things off, we'd like to introduce Jay. Jay's a Sales Manager at Serebra and is one of the chattiest, funniest guys we know. He's got stories that'll make you fall out of your chair laughing. Given his keen sense of humour, we've asked him to come up with some "deep learning thoughts"... we think you'll enjoy them! Before we share some of those thoughts, here's a bit about Jay...
Three things about your job that make you want to work there:
The lovely ladies at the office - have you seen our team photos?
Favourite place for after work drinks:
In the sun
Book you’re reading:
Linchpin by Seth Godin
What inspires you:
I swear this is not corporate sucking up: Learning, I want to know everything about everything. That and Taleeb, he is an amazing leader and inspiration.
Tourist for a day in Vancouver, what do you do:
Go for a walk
Quality you admire most in yourself:
My sense of humor
If you could be any animal/fruit/vegetable:
Desert island playlist/meal/book/companion:
Favourite artist:
Monet?
Three books that left an impression on you:
Girl Friend in a Coma, Conspiracy of Fools, Drive (Daniel Pink)
Princess Peach or Pauline:
Rachel McAdams
Karaoke anthem:
Any Bon Jovi
Supper power (yes, we mean "supper" and not "super"):
Teleportation
Game you never lose:
Trivial Pursuit
Worst thing you ever did to your hair:
Cut it like I wear it now. But in 93’ when bangs like curtains were in.
The team at Serebra is crazy about learning - we like to read about it, write about it, and pass along things we think are interesting. We're committed to excellence, dedicated to innovation, and determined to make a positive impact on the world through our passion for education.
