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Khan Academy plunged into classrooms, then classrooms went online

The Hechinger Report

Although Khan Academy was one of the first online learning organizations to promote the idea that kids could learn at home at their own pace, Khan denied the suggestion that working with traditional schools was a significant change in direction, instead calling it “a natural evolution of our work.”. Published with permission.

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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Best iPad Apps for Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Khan Academy This is a fantastic resource for students of all ages. – Kids’ Books and Videos This is a digital library for kids 12 and under. Todo Math Aimed at early elementary students, Todo Math offers interactive math games covering foundational math concepts like counting, addition, subtraction, and geometry.

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Helpful Tools to Ease Learners Back into Math, Reading, and Writing

Graphite Blog

Grades 2-12: This site, developed by the University of Texas at Austin, has CCSS-aligned downloadable performance tasks for elementary through high school including rubrics and student work samples. Khan Academy Kids. Read our review of Khan Academy Kids. Khan Academy. Read our review of Khan Academy.

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The Next Wave of Edtech Will Be Very, Very Big — and Global

Edsurge

Called “Byju’s Learning App featuring Disney,” it will compete directly with Age of Learning’s ABC Mouse, as well as with Khan Academy Kids, Nickelodeon, and Sesame Street’s apps. Epic offers a digital library of more than 40,000 books for students ages 12 and under. Consumers pay about $80 a year for the library.

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20 Best Learning Apps for Kids

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Reading Eggs Reading Eggs is an award-winning learning program designed by experienced elementary teachers to help children learn to read. BrainPOP JR BrainPOP Jr is another great learning app for kids and elementary students. Khan Academy Kids is completely free—no ads or subscriptions necessary!

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Top Tools by Grade and Subject for Learning During School Closures

Graphite Blog

Elementary Math and Science Khan Academy Kids. Elementary ELA and Social Studies Epic! Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books Price: Free for teachers and, due to COVID-19, caregivers if invited by teachers Platforms: iOS, Android, Chrome. Elementary Arts and Creativity Book Creator.