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Benefits of Khan Academy

Online resource

Absolutely FREE!Available anywhere with internet access

Technology increases engagement

Videos can be paused and re-viewed

LimitationsFocus is on mathematics

Extensive knowledge map“Limited” science material…but it’s

growing Biology Chemistry Physics Healthcare

Limited in other content areas Humanities, finance, and test prep

Benefits For the Student

Self-pacedAutomatic differentiationGoal setting for lessons (ownership of learning)

Enrichment opportunities

Goal Setting

Benefits For the Teacher

Immediate student data

Granular Student Data

Instant Class Data

Class Progress at Your Fingertips

Other Benefits for the Teacher

Increased student engagement means more time for one on one

Pre-testing for math is taken care of

Multiple uses – limited only by your imagination…

Many Uses of Khan Academy

• Remediation:•Virtual tutor, summer academy•Enrichment:•Access curriculum not available in district/school

•Online homework for snow days•Prepare for substitute•Teaching assistant/stations• Get students caught up from being absent•Warm ups (brain teasers, etc.)

…and to help guide:

students and parents…

You need to communicate!

A Class Website (easy communication)

There are many free ways to create a class website

Find one that suites your styleFind one that is easy to useFind one that allows flexibility

I chose weebly.com• QuestScienceGuy.weebly.com

For more information

www.khanacademy.org/about

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Weebly.com http://auroragt.wikispaces.com/