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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. It has been shown to improve student achievement in math, and is aligned with Common Core State Standards.

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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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How to Prepare for the SAT Essay

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Here are three different approaches to preparing for the essay portion: Khan Academy — work on the students’ unique writing problems experienced in their PSAT or earlier SATs. Khan Academy SAT Reading and Writing Practice. use academic-specific vocabulary whenever possible. take practice tests.

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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. Common Core has many places for tech tools to be used to meet objectives!

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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. Students complete worksheets aligned with the goals.

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How to Prepare for the SAT

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I’ve based my selections on the following criteria: ease of use — accounts are easy to set up with access to both the site and materials quick and intuitive. Khan Academy. StudyBlue is user-driven SAT prep which works by providing access to user-created flashcard collections that address SAT skills.