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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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Three Things We Learned at Khan Academy Over the Last Decade

Edsurge

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. In 2005, Sal Khan founded Khan Academy, the online education nonprofit where is now CEO, and in 2014 he founded the Khan Lab School. Most were near our offices in Silicon Valley so that we could learn from them firsthand.

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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.”.

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3 Free Technologies to Help Students Learn to Read

The Innovative Educator

Once taught through traditional methods, the fundamental skill of reading has become much easier to acquire via the use of technology. Technology provides an exciting opportunity to enhance literacy in a way that's personalized, engaging, and accessible to all.

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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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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. However, understanding how to effectively integrate technology can be a challenge. First, I explored what technology integration really means. What is Technology Integration?

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What is an Educational Technology Tool?

eSchool News

These tools not only cultivate digital literacy but also foster collaborative and personalized learning experiences. As technology advances, K-12 education embraces these transformative tools to prepare students for a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world, ensuring a more interactive, efficient, and inclusive educational landscape.