Thanks for sharing this. It's been a while since I've been inspired to learn more from a 'talk'. This was just perfect in timing as I am trying to learn several new technologies out there.
CodeAcademy.Org (Course offered in GroupOn HQ in Chicago is the real deal from what I hear). @CodeAcademy (not to be confused with an up and coming online resource @CodeCademy.
Check out: joinTreeHouse.com (formerly Think Vitamin) & Codeschool.com. Tons of resources now to dabble & learn. Glad you enjoyed!