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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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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. In a lot of classrooms, our modules are becoming required learning,” Sharma says. “As

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7 Resources for Teachers looking to Incorporate Technology into the Classroom

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The options for teachers looking to incorporate technology into the classroom are endless. We’ll cover the benefits of incorporating tech tools in the classroom, where to start, and some of the best resources. What are the benefits of incorporating tech tools into the classroom? This article is here to help.

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5 ways to use edtech to engage shy students

eSchool News

Digital collaboration platforms: Introduce digital collaboration platforms like Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft Teams, or collaborative document tools. This provides a comfortable outlet for shy students to express themselves and also encourages classroom inclusivity. Apps like Kahoot!

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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. In a remote world, this will look a little different than in a classroom or school.

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What Is Technology Integration in The Classroom?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of technology in the classroom is not just a luxury but a necessity. In this post, I delve into the concept of technology integration in education, contrasting it with the random use of technology in the classroom.