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Khan Academy Wants to Make 'Mastery Learning' Mainstream. Will Partnering With Schools Help?

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A big idea driving Khan Academy is a belief in “mastery learning”—that students should show proficiency in one set of materials before moving on to the next. The nonprofit’s latest push to make mastery learning mainstream involves partnering with school districts who adopt Khan Academy’s materials and platform.

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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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Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading

A Principal's Reflections

Both the math and reading sessions focused on how edtech could be used during independent work, formative assessment, and pedagogically-sound blended learning. Below you will see the specific tools I provided during each session. Some aren't new, but others might be. Please feel free to share your suggestions in the comments section below.

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Top edtech tools for digital differentiation

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Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels. Educators familiar with Google may use Google Forms for this purpose. For other ideas for content differentiation in the core subjects, teachers may look to Khan Academy or TED Ed. Some other popular tools are Kahoot , Quizziz , Socrative , and Gimkit.

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Developing Asynchronous Remote Learning Tasks

A Principal's Reflections

Map out activities in alignment with priority standards Establish learning targets Determine how much time students will have to complete the tasks Consider developing scaffolded formative assessments for students to complete after a series of asynchronous activities as a form of closure and to check for understanding.

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Khan Academy Has Inspired Imitations Across Disciplines. MEDKSL is the Latest.

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If imitation is the highest form of flattery, Salman Khan should feel honored. Since he introduced Khan Academy in 2006, the free, open-access education platform has inspired several knock-offs focused on specific disciplines. MRU courses also include discussion forums and practice assessments.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology). If not, consider this PreK – 12 resource from Khan Academy or some tools highlighted HERE. If not, consider this PreK – 12 resource from Khan Academy or some tools highlighted HERE. My favorites at bit.ly and tinyurl. Incorporate movement (i.e.,