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Sal Khan on Expanding Into Early Learning and Launching a Peer-to-Peer Tutoring Platform

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Sal Khan has been as busy as ever. Over the last year, he’s helped Khan Academy manage a three-fold user increase, has grown and developed an online program geared toward early learners, and launched a new peer-to-peer tutoring platform to keep students connected and learning during the pandemic.

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Use the SAMR Model to Energize Class Tech

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For example, book reports were typed on the computer instead of handwritten, or math facts were practiced with a math game instead of flash cards. If you’re researching for a project, visit an online library. Study math online, but use a program like Khan Academy that tracks progress and scales material to student needs.

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How To Engage Today’s Students in Civics

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Search for other school library innovations. See related article: Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee At this point, we have all heard about the learning gaps in math and reading scores these past few years. Among the book’s recommendations: Require students to pass the U.S. Restoring the City on a Hill: U.S.

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A new kids app on the block: Khan Academy Kids launching learning fun for little learners

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Khan Academy Kids launched this week. Together, parents and little ones will discover engaging curricular content, a library of interactive books to teach early academic skills, as well as a focus on social-emotional development and healthy habits. Individual books introduce letters and their sounds.

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15 Great Preschool Learning Websites

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Starfall Starfall is a great kids website where you can access a wide variety of educational preschool materials including interactive activities, games, books, videos, animated songs, mathematics, and reading activities spanning K-3. [ Related: 30 Best Dr Seuss Quotes for Kids ] 1.

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Learn to Read Apps for Android

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s digital age, learning to read has transcended the traditional boundaries of printed books and classroom settings. Bob Books Reading Magic Based on the popular “Bob Books” series, this app is great for beginners. For reading, it offers a wide range of activities, including books, puzzles, and songs.

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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

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The books literally are broken into text message-sized chunks making reading easier, plus Literal has classroom management features for teachers. Give people “book talks” and book tastings. Have a great classroom library. Work to help them read longer books and branch out into other genres.