article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

10+ Plugged and Unplugged Coding Activities for Hour of Code!

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Khan Academy – Students will walk through video lessons that teach them about a programming language. Pinterest also has several unplugged coding activities from great STEM bloggers. December 9 to 15th is the annual Hour of Code event.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Edsurge

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. They were real education.

article thumbnail

Hour of Code Plugged and Unplugged Activities and Resources

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Khan Academy – Students will walk through video lessons that teach them about a programming language. Pinterest also has several unplugged coding activities from great STEM bloggers. December 7 to 13th is the annual Hour of Code event. Digital Advent Calendar.

Resources 202
article thumbnail

How to Introduce Tech to Kids as a Parent

Ask a Tech Teacher

Furthermore, technology provides access to a vast array of educational resources, enabling students to learn at their own pace and tailor their educational experiences to their individual needs. As parents, educators, or guardians, we hold the key to providing a positive digital experience for our young ones.

How To 290
article thumbnail

5 of The Best Homeschool Programs in 2023

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Homeschooling is becoming increasingly popular as more and more parents look for quality education options for their children. Khan Academy (Grades K-12) Khan Academy is one of the best free homeschool programs out there. It offers a wide variety of free courses for students in grades K-12.

article thumbnail

10+ Plugged and Unplugged Coding Activities for Hour of Code!

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Khan Academy – Students will walk through video lessons that teach them about a programming language. Pinterest also has several unplugged coding activities from great STEM bloggers. December 9 to 15th is the annual Hour of Code event.