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

EdTech4Beginners

Online resources like TED Talks and Khan Academy provide an endless amount of educational videos that can be used in the classroom. Additionally, social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram allow students to connect with other students and educators worldwide. Changed The Way Teachers Teach.

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Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin

Ask a Tech Teacher

Khan Academy. Khan Academy’s well-regarded virtual math program allows students to learn at their own pace, rewind as needed, and ask for help when necessary, without the false boundaries of a grade-level textbook that tells them what they must learn and when. Student blogs. any platform; free/fee.

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Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Before reading, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS, and also give me a follow… on Twitter at mjgormans. Content is mapped to a variety of levels and standards including common core. Khan Academy – One cannot forget the Khan Academy. It is all possible with CK-12.

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Part 4: Over 150 STEM Resources for PBL and Authentic Learning… Math

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Before investigating these resources, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. Lessons are aligned to Common Core Standards and explore real life questions. Khan Academy – Help every student succeed with personalized practice. Mike Gorman.

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Part 2… Beyond the Technology Shine… Content Standard Nouns Meet 25 Free OER Education Resources

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

As always, I invite you to follow me on twitter ( @ mjgormans ). Content is mapped to a variety of levels and standards including common core. Khan Academy – One cannot forget the Khan Academy. The Khan Academy states a desire to provide “free world-class education for anyone anywhere.”

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Google Online Summit This Weekend! - Gaming in Ed - Support Free PD

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

link] KDSL : The 2nd Annual MENA Common Core Conference will provide professional development to American curriculum schools. Second Monday of each month is the Teacher Librarian Twitter Chat. Follow #TLChat on Twitter to participate. Details to join the webinar at [link].

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