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Khan Academy: Friend or Foe?

A Principal's Reflections

Khan is the creator of Khan Academy. He began his keynote by sharing a video montage of Khan Academy highlights and then presenting some impressive statistics on usage. The catalyst for Khan Academy began some years ago with a Yahoo doodle Sal developed to help a family member with her struggles in math.

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5 Tech Tools for Math Class

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2 Khan Academy. Khan Academy is a website that provides online math and science education for students of all ages. This makes Khan Academy perfect for students who need extra help in math or science. Give ByteLearn a try in your classroom today! Pricing: Free for teachers and students.

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Khan Academy’s New ‘Teacher Aid’ Tool Goes for a Test Drive in Southern California

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Most people associate Khan Academy with online videos, and that’s largely what it has been since 2005 when founder and CEO Sal Khan began recording instructional clips from his closet to help his cousin better understand math. Teachers have always been able to access Khan Academy’s free online tutoring materials.

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Guest post: Caston Binger Explains How the Digital Revolution Has Transformed Education

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The digital revolution has profoundly impacted all aspects of our lives, including education. Traditional educational methods are no longer adequate in preparing students for the workforce of the 21st century. In particular, it has a profound impact on education. How Has The Digital Revolution Changed Education?

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How to Prepare for the SAT Essay

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Driven in part by the educational imperative to minimize student testing, what better solution than a test already heavily vetted as being inclusive and cross-cultural that many students are familiar with. Khan Academy SAT Reading and Writing Practice. Education account, desktop or mobile device. take practice tests.

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Energize Your Math Program with Thinkster Math

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Thinkster Math is an iPad based math tutorial program for K-8, aligned with Common Core and based on well-known international math programs such as Singapore Math. As they work, they get immediate feedback and access to videos to help them understand confusing concepts. 8 Ways to use it in your child’s math education.

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Integrating Technology Using the SAMR Model to Meet Common Core in the Classroom

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There are many practical ways educators can move their students t hrough the SAMR model (Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition) through technology integration, to extend learning, to meet the common core standards and develop lifelong learners. What have we really been preparing our kids for?