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Benefits of Khan Academy

Benefits of Khan Academy. C hoices f or G ifted E ducation B randon D unkin S cience i nstructor, a urora q uest k - 8 bldunkin@aps.k12.co.us Q uest s cience g uy. w eebly. c om P resentation Wiki: http://auroragt.wikispaces.com/. Online resource. Absolutely FREE!

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Benefits of Khan Academy

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  1. Benefits of Khan Academy Choices for Gifted Education Brandon Dunkin Science instructor, aurora quest k-8 bldunkin@aps.k12.co.us Questscienceguy.weebly.com Presentation Wiki: http://auroragt.wikispaces.com/

  2. Online resource Absolutely FREE! Available anywhere with internet access Technology increases engagement Videos can be paused and re-viewed

  3. Limitations • Focus 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

  4. Benefits For the Student Self-paced Automatic differentiation Goal setting for lessons (ownership of learning) Enrichment opportunities

  5. Goal Setting

  6. Benefits For the Teacher Immediate student data

  7. Granular Student Data

  8. Instant Class Data

  9. Class Progress at Your Fingertips

  10. 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…

  11. 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.)

  12. …and to help guide: students and parents… You need to communicate!

  13. A Class Website (easy communication) • There are many free ways to create a class website • Find one that suites your style • Find one that is easy to use • Find one that allows flexibility • I chose weebly.com • QuestScienceGuy.weebly.com

  14. For more information www.khanacademy.org/about Journeyintech.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-khan-be-done-with-it.html Weebly.com http://auroragt.wikispaces.com/

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