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Teaching Job, Practice, or Profession

TEACHING: JOB, PRACTICE, OR PROFESSION? BY EDWARD ROBINSON It’s the EdRoboTech.com Podcast Series, Ed Is Better With Tech, for Friday November 9th, 2018. This is Episode 54! I’m Edward Robinson! > Today we are asking the question: Is Teaching, just a job that we do? Is it a Practice, where we learn and grow professionally? Is Teaching a Profession: a noble activity that is worthy of respect, prestige, and acclaim? Teaching is one of the more demanding jobs one might have. Some days, everything goes smoothly, and it seems so pleasant. Other days can be very challenging filled with negative interactions, and challenging, somewhat dangerous situations. Some argue the point that with the number of school related deaths that there should be hazard pay or death benefits for teachers. (Lawrence Odonell, MSNBC, 2018) Teachers don’t work the summer months, unless it is to teach summer school. So, Teachers find other jobs during those months or enjoy vacation activities. Pay may or may not cover the summer months. TEACHING IS MORE THAN JUST A JOB[HTTP://EDROBOTECH.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2018/08/ADMINISTRATION-ADULTS-AGREEMENT-1181344-1-1024X684-1-300X200.JPG] Teaching is something that we do as a vocation; yes. But isn’t it also a way to contribute to the society at large? Is it not a way to help educate the population? Good teachers may tell you that this is a calling, a quest, a meaningful endeavor to make a difference in the world. Helping students learn, is rewarding and meaningful. Just ask anyone that had a particular teacher, that really understood them, made a meaningful connection, and offered to them the knowledge, information, and encouragement they needed in order to succeed. Is teaching more than just a job? TEACHING IS A PRACTICE, WHERE WE LEARN AND GROW PROFESSIONALLY Teaching is a practice, where we learn and grow professionally, because it takes time, money, and effort to become a Master Teacher. Consider that teachers need to attend college. As you may know, Alternate Route, affords teachers the opportunity to teach with only a Bachelor’s Degree. Then there is a training program. And Subject Matter Certifications. Getting a college education, with multiple degrees, is expensive. I wonder how many teachers have massive student loan debt? I wonder ifthese teachers also have a job that pays enough to offset that debt, monthly and annually? Once you have had enough education to get into the classroom, there is the process of getting from, so called, “Novice Teacher” to “Master Teacher”. This process may happen with a Mentor, but it is a process of learning, and growing, and practicing, and improving. In order to be a Highly Qualified Teacher, one must practice, work with others in the field, hone their skillsets, and achieve a level of success through myriad testing, over time. So, I ask you,”Is Teaching a Practice, where one learns and grows professionally?” TEACHING IS A PROFESSION: A NOBLE ACTIVITY THAT IS WORTHY OF RESPECT, PRESTIGE, AND ACCLAIM[HTTP://EDROBOTECH.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2018/08/ADULTS-BUSINESS-COMPUTER-1181329-1024X684-300X200.JPG] Teaching is a profession: A noble activity that is worthy of respect, prestige, and acclaim. But let’s consider that there are teachers who are good at it, and teachers who struggle with it. In order to become the teacher who is worthy of respect, you have to respect your students, teachers, and professionals as well. There should be some prestige to a profession where one gives of themselves: in time, effort, study, correcting papers, supporting after school activities, graduations, etc. to foster the learning of people they don’t personally know, but have dedicated themselves to care for. Many of the teachers I speak of are not widely known. They are regular teachers, not the Teacher of the Year. They come and go from school, doing excellent work, quietly and largely unnoticed. They are dependable, and unassuming. They teach your children, and might go unnoticed, except for those who take a moment to notice their admirable work. This is why I ask the question,”Is Teaching A Profession: A noble activity that is worthy of respect, prestige, and acclaim?” NOW IT’S TIME FOR THE BURNING QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK[HTTP://EDROBOTECH.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2018/01/PEXELS-PHOTO-515169-300X200.JPEG] 1. If Teaching is more than a job, What makes it so much more, in your words? 2. If Teaching is a Practice, then what must teachers practice, and improve upon? 3. If Teaching is a Profession, a noble activity that is worthy of respect, prestige, and acclaim; then how do we honor our nations teaching professionals? Place your responses here on EdRoboTech.com at the comments section directly under this blog post. Please join EdRoboTech.com with our Free Membership, and join thediscussion. Or upload your essay, as a letter to the editor, uploading it on our sidebar on our “Submit Your Show Idea” link. People argue and debate the legitimacy of our teachers. Often we pick out a news report of a teacher, or former [http://edrobotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/pexels-photo-459971 (1)-300x200.jpeg] teacher looking badly. But, that does not erase the quality of work, the sacrifice away from their friends and families, that teachers experience as they work toward their educational goals. Teaching is a noble profession, but it does not pay well. The expenses that teachers have cover education, classroom, commuting, professional development, and more. How do you think that we can best honor our teachers who deliver a quality education for our learners? Teachers come from all walks of life. Some are respected. Others are not properly respected, unfortunately. Some have been shot to death while at work. What can we do to provide for their families after a tragedy? How can we honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for others? THANKS SO MUCH FOR CLICKING IN … AND WE’LL SEE YOU ONLINE!

What Is EdRoboTech.com?

WHAT IS EDROBOTECH.COM? BY EDWARD ROBINSON It’s the EdRoboTech.com Podcast Series for Friday October 26th, 2018! This is Episode #53! I’m Edward Robinson! Today we ask the question: What is EdRoboTech.com? [http://edrobotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-Official-EdRoboTech-Final-Logo-e1525565829973-300x300.jpg] EdRoboTech.com is a construct and an idea created by Edward Robinson in 2014, surrounding Educational Technology and Online Learning. While completing his Master’s Degree in Educational Technology and Online Learning, Edward began to connect the relationships between Education, Technology, and the Virtual World. EDROBOTECH DEFINED: 1. Is the synergy, the education, and the pursuit, Remote Teaching and Learning, Distance Education. Encouragement and Support for Novice Teaching Professionals. 2. Learning about Educational technology in terms of E-Learning (learning in a Virtual setting) and M-Learning (Mobile Learning). Studying the process of STEM Education with the goal of controlling and enhancing Artificial Intelligence or Robotics and Automation to accomplish goals. 3. Studying and learning in a new way. Training and E-Learning to do new things: Emerging technologies, livesaving devices, problem solving robots that serve mankind. Thanks for reading. Join us at EdRoboTech.com AND NOW IT IS TIME FOR THE BURNING QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK! HERE AT EDROBOTECH.COM WE ARE INTERESTED IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND ONLINE LEARNING.STUDY CAROL IN A LIBRARY WITH LAPTOP AND HEADPHONES [HTTP://EDROBOTECH.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2018/03/PEXELS-PHOTO-256425-300X214.JPEG] 1. How do you like to learn? 2. Where do you prefer to learn: in an app, in a classroom, at home, etc. 3. When do you prefer to learn: for the future, for a project, for something you need at the moment? 4. How do you prefer to learn: Answering defining questions, Solving a puzzle, Looking at an instructional video, Listening to a podcast? 5. Why do you learn: Fulfillment, A promotion, Lifetime Learning, To Be Better At Something, Bucket List? Place your response in the “Comments” area under this post on EdRoboTech.com, Thanks so much for sharing! AS AN EDUCATOR, I AM FAMILIAR WITH THE FACT THAT PEOPLE LEARN DIFFERENTLY. THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE HAPPENS, WHILE EACH OF US TENDS TO HAVE A FAVORITE METHOD OF LEARNING, FOR EXAMPLE:[HTTP://EDROBOTECH.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2018/03/MICROPHONE-MIXER-CABLE-MICROPHONE-CABLE-39343-300X200.JPEG] * Some like to listen, primarily * Others like to do things in a hands on manner * Even others learn better according to a melody, or a musical score in the background. * Yet others learn by rote memorization. * Most of us learn by repetition. Hearing things again, and again, benefits our understanding, and allows us to obtain understanding. Learning styles are the subject we are currently discussing. Since we each have a variety of favorite ways to learn, it sometimes is beneficial to present materials in a way that allows one to understand through myriad means. LEARNING THROUGH MULTIPLE CHANNELS OF UNDERSTANDING, LIKE: 1. hearing 2. seeing 3. telling 4. listening 5. explaining to others 6. describing what you don’t understand in contrast to what you know to be true 7. working in groups to accomplish a team goal > WHAT EDTECH DOES NOT DO IS INCORPORATE AUTOMATION, IN THE PRODUCTION OF CONTENT. EDROBOTECH DOES INCORPORATE TECHNOLOGY, IN THE PRODUCTION OF CONTENT. THE VENUE IS A VIRTUAL ONE. THE UNDERSTANDING IS REAL. EDWARD ROBINSON, 2018 EdRoboTech.com is a venue for learning and understanding online. Teacher Encouragement, Parent Engagement in the Technology Education of their children and youth groups, and discussions about Educational Technology that will interest stakeholders and the general public. How can EdRoboTech.com assist you in your goals? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CLICKING IN, AND WE’LL SEE YOU ONLINE!

What Teachers Want

WHAT TEACHERS WANT FOR: THEIR STUDENTS, THEIR CLASSROOMS, AND THEIR CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS… [http://edrobotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/administration-adults-agreement-1181344-1-1024x684-1-300x200.jpg] BY EDWARD ROBINSON It’s the EdRoboTech.com Podcast Series,”Ed Is Better With Tech” for Friday, October 19th, 2018. This is Episode 52! I’m Edward Robinson! In this episode, we ask the question,”What do teachers want”? As a podcaster, I research and listen to many sources to find what may be of interest to the Novice Teacher and the Master Teachers, alike. I ENDEAVOR TO PROVIDE CONTENT THAT WILL: * be of interest * cultivate thought * and challenge my readers and listeners. I HOPE THAT YOU ARE ENJOYING EDROBOTECH.COM AND “ED IS BETTER WITH TECH” PODCAST. WHAT IS MISSING SOMETIMES IS THE PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS WHO ARE DOING INTERESTING THINGS: 1. Teaching effectively and Inspiring success 2. Making Schools Safer 3. Running for Political Office and Winning! 4. Challenging Schools to teach a new way 5. Collaborating with fellow teachers to teach better 6. Using technology to effect better outcomes for students 7. Improving test scores 8. Proving their worth through results 9. Improving the system of forgiveness of Student Loan Debt for teachers and other public servants. 10. Encouraging teachers to run for public office, and increase their prescence in areas of public service. SOME TEACHERS NEED STUFF FOR THEIR CLASSROOMS. THIS IS NOT NEW. BUT, THE WAY THAT TEACHERS ARE FINDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR PROJECTS IN CLASS, IS. NOW, ITS TIME FOR INNOVATIVE NEW WEBSITES: Donorschoose.org [http://donorschoose.org] Donorschoose is a website that connects teachers in need with funders who are individuals who fund their projects. This is one thing that teachers do need. There is a need for many things in the classroom, and this is a way for the individual teacher to fund a need without delay. STEMTECHWEB.com STEMTECHWEB.COM [http://stemtechweb.com]is a website venue for students, classrooms, and robotics teams to showcase their most successful projects, in a venue of cooperation, fellowship, and support. The competition is good, but also a sense of community around education, and robotics, is also necessary to foster growth. Visit the newly updated site, and send comments at the Comments section of this blog post, or in “Submit Show Ideas”, in the sidebar. Thanks so much for sharing! Teachers may want to hear from other teachers and successful people in education who are accomplishing much in a variety of fields of endeavor. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE IN TERMS OF VENUES OF COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION AMONG TEACHERS? FOR EXAMPLE: [http://edrobotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/6 childrenj studying together.jpg] 1. what young teachers want to say to master teachers 2. what master teacher would tell young teachers but were afraid to say 3. what professional development should encompass the move of teaching as a profession and a practice, forward? WHO WOULD YOU LIKE US TO INTERVIEW? On our homepage please submit your ideas in the,”Submit your Ideas” box on the right sidebar. It will email to us, and we will respond soon. Or, Submit a Show idea, on our sidebar on any page on our website, at EdRoboTech.com [https://edrobotech.com]! Who knew? EDROBOTECH.COM NET SCHOLARS IS A VENUE FOR SUCH COLLABORATION. CHOOSE A MEMBERSHIP OPTION AND CONTRIBUTE. IT IS LOW COST AND FUN! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CLICKING IN… AND WE’LL SEE YOU ONLINE!

A School Can Be A Dangerous Place

A SCHOOL CAN BE A DANGEROUS PLACE BY EDWARD ROBINSON It’s time for the EdRoboTech.com Podcast Series, “Ed Is Better With Tech”, for Friday, October 12th 2018! This is Episode 51, I’m Edward Robinson!  Today we are going to look at school safety and gain a better understanding of what teachers contend with each day in today’s schools… This episode of Lawrence Odonnell’s show called,”The Last Word “on MSNBC from February 20th 2018 talks about a teacher taking a bullet for a student, and the tremendous sacrifice that teachers make every day that they attend school, to teach children. One does not know when something dangerous may happen at their school, and the preparation for a school incident is woefully inadequate. See the February 20th episode of Lawrence Odonnell’s show,”The Last Word” on MSNBC. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbCbPRg5UfE] What do you do when one of the learners you protect, on a given school day, current student, comes in with a weapon, attempting to do damage to other students, teachers, or staff? What do you do when one of your former students comes back with a weapon, determined to shoot and kill students, teachers, or staff? Teachers across the country are responsible to practice security drills periodically, to be prepared in the event of various circumstances that may arise on: a college campus, or a school property. What one teacher does in the moment can determine what happens next. [http://edrobotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/pexels-photo-515169-300x200.jpeg] IT REALLY SEEMS LIKE A LOT TO ASK OF A TEACHER: * teach according to lesson plans * engage a classroom full of students, for hours at a time * protect them from minor scuffles and disagreements that routinely occur * and address a highly charged, dangerous situation effectively, on demand. NOW IT’S TIME FOR THE BURNING QUESTION OF THE DAY: 1. What would you do, in the event of an active shooter situation at your school? 2. Does your school have effective passive, and active safeguards in place to protect: students, teachers, staff, and parents? 3. What should be changed, in your opinion? 4. What structural changes could make schools safer? 5. Who would you talk with, to voice your concerns? [http://edrobotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/6 childrenj studying together.jpg] [HTTP://EDROBOTECH.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2018/10/EDWARD-ROBINSON-SAYS-HELLO-181X300.GIF] SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS, PLEASE… Please post to our comment section of our blog. I know a lot of you have never posted. But we really do benefit from each other’s experiences and expertise. What you have to share may well help and encourage another teaching professional. Please share on EdRoboTech.com in the comments section of our blog under the article. Or better yet, write an essay, or letter to the editor, and upload on the sidebar that asks for show ideas. Just click on the show idea link on the websites sidebar on any page. We’ll get your idea as an email. Thanks so much for sharing! ARE SCHOOL RELATED SHOOTINGS AN ISOLATED PROBLEM OR AN EMERGING TREND? This problem at one time seemed to be an isolated one. The more that time goes on, the more are affected by the acts of others. What we discuss, and decide to do has value. Please join EdRoboTech.com and share with other teachers from all walks of life who have one thing in common: a love for students, and a love for education. You can join EdRoboTech.com with a Free Membership, which affords you access to all the free content, and featured content.[http://edrobotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-Official-EdRoboTech-Final-Logo-e1525565829973-300x300.jpg] The Parents Membership is geared to help parents, who are assisting students who have an interest in STEM Education. The cost of membership is just $4.99 per month, cancel anytime. Teachers will enjoy the Net Scholars Professional Membership, which affords teachers with full access to the content for teachers and professionals alike, with an interest in STEM Education, Educational Technology, and Online Learning. The cost of the Net Scholars Membership in just $7.99 per month, cancel anytime. It is important for teachers to organize, strategize, and collaborate. EdRoboTech.com would love to assist you as you collaborate with other teachers like you! How can we help you reach your professional goals? THANKS SO MUCH FOR CLICKING IN…AND WE’LL SEE YOU ONLINE!

What Can One Person Do To Change The Equation And Improve Equation

WHAT CAN ONE PERSON DO TO CHANGE THE EQUATION; AND IMPROVE EDUCATION [http://edrobotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/administration-adults-agreement-1181344-1-1024x684-1-300x200.jpg][http://edrobotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/adults-business-computer-1181329-1024x684-300x200.jpg] BY EDWARD ROBINSON It’s The EdRoboTech.com Podcast Series,”Ed Is Better Tech”, for Friday, August17th, 2018. This is Episode 50! And as such, we want to introduce a new segment to our podcast entitled, STEM Hometown Heroes. The idea is to highlight people you may know something about, but in such a way that you might know them better. I’m Edward Robinson! Have you ever felt that something needed to change, but then realized that you were just one person? And, after all, what can one person do to improve the situation, right? But, what if you were talking about improving Educational outcomes. And, you decided to teach to improve outcomes. Oh, yes, but you are only one person. What can you possibly do to improve Education? > This is Episode 50. This episode is dedicated to those who have the resolve, the drive, the dedication, and, possibly,  the money, to affect change in the EducationalTechnology realm. THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT: 1. What they did 2. Why it matters 3. What has changed and hopefully how you, too, can be a positive force from where you are, with what gifts you have, with what you have to offer, with the money you have to work with. LET’S TALK ABOUT: BILL GATES Microsoft Founder According to Biography.com here is Bill Gates’ biography: > Entrepreneur Bill Gates founded the world’s largest software business, Microsoft, with Paul Allen, and subsequently became one of the richest men in the world.WHO IS BILL GATES? Entrepreneur and businessman Bill Gates (born October 28, 1955) and his partnerPaul Allen [https://www.biography.com/people/paul-allen-9542239]founded and built the world’s largest software business, Microsoft, through technological innovation, keen business strategy and aggressive business tactics. In the process, Gates became one of the richest men in the world. In February 2014, Gates announced that he was stepping down as Microsoft’s chairman to focus on charitable work at his foundation, the Bill andMelinda Gates [https://www.biography.com/people/melinda-gates-507408]Foundation. https://www.biography.com/people/bill-gates-9307520 [https://www.biography.com/people/bill-gates-9307520] BILL AND MELINDA GATES Bill and Melinda Gates  Foundation website https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ [https://www.gatesfoundation.org/] According to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation website: > We work with partners worldwide to tackle critical problems in five program areas. Our Global Health Division aims to reduce inequities in health by developing new tools and strategies to reduce the burden of infectious disease and the leading causes of child mortality in developing countries. Our Global Development Division focuses on improving the delivery of high-impact health products and services to the world’s poorest communities and helps countries expand access to health coverage. Our Global Growth & Opportunity division focuses on creating and scaling market-based innovations to stimulate inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Our United States Division works to improve U.S. high school and postsecondary education, and support vulnerable children and families in Washington State. And our Global Policy & Advocacy Division seeks to build strategic relationships and promote policies that will help advance our work. Our approach to grantmaking in all five areas emphasizes collaboration, innovation, risk-taking, and, most importantly, results. HTTPS://WWW.GATESNOTES.COM/2018-ANNUAL-LETTER?  WT.MC_ID=02_13_2018_02_ANNUALLETTER2018_DO-COM_&WT.TSRC=DOCOM [HTTPS://WWW.GATESNOTES.COM/2018-ANNUAL-LETTER? WT.MC_ID=02_13_2018_02_ANNUALLETTER2018_DO-COM_&WT.TSRC=DOCOM] OPRAH WINFREY According to Oprah.com website here is an excerpt from Oprah Winfrey’s  Official Biography: > Oprah Winfrey’s Official BiographyThrough the power of media, Oprah Winfrey has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world. As host and supervising producer of the top-rated, award-winning The Oprah Winfrey Show, she entertained, enlightened and uplifted millions of viewers for 25 years. Her accomplishments as a global media leader and philanthropist have established her as one of the most respected and admired public figures today.Read more:https://www.oprah.com/pressroom/oprah-winfreys-official-biography/all#ixzz5OAdmNbAe [https://www.oprah.com/pressroom/oprah-winfreys-official-biography/all#ixzz5OAdmNbAe] http://www.oprah.com/pressroom/oprah-winfreys-official-biography [http://www.oprah.com/pressroom/oprah-winfreys-official-biography] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oprah_Winfrey_Leadership_Academy_for_Girls [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oprah_Winfrey_Leadership_Academy_for_Girls] According to the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls [http://owlag.co.za/] Oprah Winfrey Built a school for girls in South Africa. LEBRON JAMES Biography – According to Success Story The LeBron James Story https://successstory.com/people/lebron-raymone-james [https://successstory.com/people/lebron-raymone-james] https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/04/us/lebron-james-opens-school-trnd/index.html [https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/04/us/lebron-james-opens-school-trnd/index.html] https://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/08/whos_paying_for_lebron_james_n_1.html [https://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/08/whos_paying_for_lebron_james_n_1.html] According to www.cleveland.com, Lebron James worked with the Akron school system to configure a school in Akron, Ohio and has a committment to inspire youth that includes a committment to buy a bicycle for each child and pay for their college educational expenses. I am, on a personal level, very impressed with his committment to help young, at risk, students find their path through education, and a productive life. According to www.cnn.com, Don Lemon’s Interview,” LeBron James is Producer of the television show, “The Wall” on NBC HTTPS://WWW.HOLLYWOODREPORTER.COM/LIVE-FEED/CHRIS-HARDWICK-LEBRON-JAMES-PARTNER-NBC-GAME-SHOW-WALL-835105 [HTTPS://WWW.HOLLYWOODREPORTER.COM/LIVE-FEED/CHRIS-HARDWICK-LEBRON-JAMES-PARTNER-NBC-GAME-SHOW-WALL-835105] HTTPS://DEADLINE.COM/2018/03/THE-WALL-RENEWED-SEASON-2-NBC-GAME-SHOW-CHRIS-HARDWICK-LEBRON-JAMES-1202336125/ [HTTPS://DEADLINE.COM/2018/03/THE-WALL-RENEWED-SEASON-2-NBC-GAME-SHOW-CHRIS-HARDWICK-LEBRON-JAMES-1202336125/] SAL KHAN Biography – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Khan [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Khan] Created Khan Academy, starting with a desire to help his nephew with Math. According to Wikipedia, here is Sal Khan’s Biography: > This article is about the American educator. For other people named Salman Khan, seeSalman Khan (disambiguation) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salman_Khan_(disambiguation)].Salman KhanSalman Khan TED 2011.jpg [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/Salman_Khan_TED_2011.jpg/220px-Salman_Khan_TED_2011.jpg] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Salman_Khan_TED_2011.jpg] Khan speaking at aTED conference [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TED_conference]in 2011BornSalman Khan October 11, 1976(age 41) Metairie, Louisiana [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metairie,_Louisiana], U.S.ResidenceMountain View, California [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_View,_California], U.S.NationalityAmericanOther namesSal, “The Salmon”EducationGrace King High School [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_King_High_School]Alma mater * MIT [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIT](B.S. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.S.],M.S. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.S.]) * Harvard University [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_University](M.B.A. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.B.A.]) OccupationTeacher [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teacher], Executive Director ofKhan Academy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khan_Academy], Founder ofKhan Lab School [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khan_Lab_School], Board Member ofAspen Institute [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspen_Institute]Salary$815,000 (2016)[1] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Khan#cite_note-1]Spouse(s)Umaima MarviSalman Khan(born October 11, 1976) is aBangladeshi [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh]–American [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States]educator [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educator]andentrepreneur [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entrepreneur]who foundedKhan Academy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khan_Academy], a free online education platform and an organization with which he has produced over 6,500 video lessons teaching a wide spectrum ofacademic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic]subjects, originally focusing onmathematics [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematics]andsciences [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science].[2] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Khan#cite_note-2]He is also the founder ofKhan Lab School [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khan_Lab_School], a brick-and-mortar school associated withKhan Academy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khan_Academy].[3] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Khan#cite_note-NPR-3] As of June 2018, theKhan Academy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khan_Academy]channel on YouTube has more than 4 million subscribers and theKhan Academy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khan_Academy]videos have been viewed nearly 1 and a half billion times.[4] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Khan#cite_note-Youtube-4]In 2012,Time [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_(magazine)]named Salman Khan in its annual list of the100 most influential people [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_100]in the world.[5] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Khan#cite_note-5]Forbes [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes]magazine featured Khan on its cover, with the story “$1 Trillion Opportunity.”[6] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Khan#cite_note-6] YOU AND NOW IT’S TIME FOR THE BURNING QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: 1. What can you do to improve Education? 2. How does your unique skillset offer you the ability to perform at a high level? 3. What has changed, in terms of technology, new job, education, perhaps completion of a degree, great need, great opportunity, that affords you the chance to affect positive change? 4. How does wealth inform the level of change that you can offer? 5. With limited resources, can you affect positive change in your sphere of influence? Write these items, the parts you feel comfortable sharing about, in the comments section of our blog, at EdRoboTech.com under this link. And please join our Membership, it’s free! Get special features when you sign up. THANKS SO MUCH FOR CLICKING IN… AND WE’LL SEE YOU ONLINE!