C HOICES F OR G IFTED E DUCATION B RANDON D UNKIN S CIENCE I NSTRUCTOR, A URORA Q UEST K - 8 Q UEST S CIENCE G UY. W EEBLY. C OM P RESENTATION WIKI: Benefits of Khan Academy
Online resource Absolutely FREE! Available anywhere with internet access Technology increases engagement Videos can be paused and re- viewed
Limitations Focus is on mathematics Extensive knowledge map Extensive knowledge map “Limited” science material…but it’s growing Biology Chemistry Physics Healthcare Limited in other content areas Humanities, finance, and test prep
Benefits For the Student Self-paced Automatic differentiation Goal setting for lessons (ownership of learning) Enrichment opportunities
Goal Setting
Benefits For the Teacher Immediate student data
Granular Student Data
Instant Class Data
Class Progress at Your Fingertips
Other Benefits for the Teacher Increased student engagement means more time for one on one Pre-testing for math is taken care of Multiple uses – limited only by your imagination…
Many Uses of Khan Academy Remediation: Virtual tutor, summer academy Enrichment: Access curriculum not available in district/school Online homework for snow days Prepare for substitute Teaching assistant/stations Get students caught up from being absent Warm ups (brain teasers, etc.)
…and to help guide: students and parents… You need to communicate!
A Class Website (easy communication) There are many free ways to create a class website Find one that suites your style Find one that is easy to use Find one that allows flexibility I chose weebly.com QuestScienceGuy.weebly.com
For more information Journeyintech.blogspot.com/2011/ 02/what-khan-be-done-with- it.html Weebly.com