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

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

5. Student Self Tracking

6. Class tracking

7. Detailed student tracking

8. Identifies intervention opportunities

10. Tracking if students have responded to intervention

11. Two way communication

12. 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

13. Mean time spent on Khan Academy ( in minutes) BoysGirlsRange 7B115619137 7A230725849

14. 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

15. 800573489444398386359349338332 BBGGBGGBBG 7A2 Top 10.5 Boys, 5 Girls 903414356150125104585547 BBBBBBBBGG 7B1 Top 10.8 Boys, 2 Girls

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