Raddy, we are only now discovering the world of educational TV. DS7 has kept away because of the violent advertisements that accompany prime time TV - it freaks him out. He's better able to cope now, and we are discovering the joys of Bang Goes the The Theory on BBC Knowledge.
I just checked out Youtube and I see Jim Khalil and Eureka. In fact, Youtube is perfect because there are no adverts. And your recommendations are phenomenal! I'll start a thread in the "Recommended Resources" section as soon as I've written this.
I so agree with you on re-evaluating non-readers. The key for me is the comprehension of information and not the accumulation of information itself. As you've pointed out, there are so many methods of delivery these days. So long as the interest is stimulated, the child will look for a way to satisfy his curiosity. This precisely is the love of learning.
