Khan Academy A Virtual Learning Environment (free) Maths, Science, Economics, IT and, some American Arts History

What does it have? Questions to answer Hints Videos Recommended topics to try Tracking

Student Self Tracking

Class tracking

Detailed student tracking

Identifies intervention opportunities

Tracking if students have responded to intervention

Two way communication

What have I found out this year? 7B1 10,000 points = merit No encouragement or shameless plugging (Rugby Thursdays) 7A2 10,000 points = merit Reminders, Homework, Encouragement, Class time

Mean time spent on Khan Academy ( in minutes) BoysGirlsRange 7B A

Findings Boys generally more into Khan Academy than girls. To be expected with Maths/Technology? Active encouragement in an idea increased student uptake Encouragement reduced the differences between boys and girls

BBGGBGGBBG 7A2 Top 10.5 Boys, 5 Girls BBBBBBBBGG 7B1 Top 10.8 Boys, 2 Girls

Conclusion Your effort, encouragement and promotion of a new initiative can increase participation despite gender stereotypes.