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

Edsurge

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 plunged into classrooms, then classrooms went online

The Hechinger Report

LAS VEGAS — Sal Khan made a radical decision last summer. It was time, thought the ed tech pioneer, to bring his nonprofit online education empire to brick-and-mortar schools — lots of them. If it went well, Khan Academy would prove, on a large scale, that teachers are critical to the successful use of technology in learning.

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Helpful Science Resources for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this post, I’m excited to share with you a curated list of resources that I’ve found particularly valuable for science teachers and students. From interactive simulations to comprehensive lesson plans, these resources are designed to cater to various learning styles and bring the wonders of science to life.

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8 Great Websites and Apps to Help Kids With Fractions

Ask a Tech Teacher

With the advent of modern technology, learning this critical skill doesn’t have to feel like a chore anymore. A wealth of educational websites and apps are now readily available that make learning fractions engaging and fun for children. It presents fractions in a colorful, engaging style that makes learning fun!

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3 Free Technologies to Help Students Learn to Read

The Innovative Educator

This post delves into three technologies that help make learning to read easier in ways that empower both educators and students. KhanAcademyKids.org While some may associate Khan Academy with math videos, today, it is much more. Khan Academy Kids is completely free, forever—no ads or subscriptions necessary.

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. With the rapid advancement of technology, digital tools have emerged as powerful assets in achieving this goal.

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5 ways to use edtech to engage shy students

eSchool News

Many educators are merging one with the using, discovering strategies to use edtech to engage shy students. By leveraging edtech tools, teachers can foster participation, build confidence, and provide tailored learning experiences. Here are five strategies to use edtech to engage shy students: 1. Apps like Kahoot!

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