1. COULD IT CHANGE THE WAY THE WORLD LEARNS? WE CAN ONLY HOPE BY: NICHOLE GRANT TRAVIS ULLUM HEATHER COVIL The Khan Academy

2. What makes Khan Academy Different from other Instructional Websites Widest Variety of Instructional Videos. Over 2600 Videos. Videos are “Digestible” ~10 to 20 Minutes. Not Presented like a Text Book or Lecture, Rather in a Non-traditional Format Based on How He Understands the Concepts. Does not Follow Curriculum, Rather Concepts Covered on National Exams. Effective Because They Use Data Collected to Keep Video Watchers Interested and to Track Progress.

3. How Did Khan Academy Begin Sal ~ Founder & Executive Director. Holds three Degrees from MIT and an MBA from Harvard. Began tutoring his cousins over the phone and then making YouTube videos for them in 2004. Others began using the videos. He added JavaScript problem generators that provided endless practice problems and a database to track usage.

4. And Then… Sal quit his day job in September of 2010 to work exclusively with these videos. In May of 2010, generous donations made it possible for him to have a salary. Donations were also received from the Gates Foundation and Google’s Project 10 to the 100. Recognized as a Non-Profit. Nineteen people are on the Khan Academy Team.

5. Future Goals and Visions Goal: Self-Sustaining website within 5 years without charging users. Cover all topics possible. Continue making videos until “the day he dies.” Hopes that Khan Academy will be the largest virtual school that’s free for everyone.

6. Getting Started Any one can use the Khan Academy and its free Use your Google or facebook account to get started immediately If you don’t have a Google or facebook account sign up to get started If you are under the age of 13 you need your parents permission

7. Getting Started cont. You need an account if you are a teacher, coach or parent Once you have an account you can have students add you as a coach Every student that you want to coach needs an account also You have two options if the student is under 13, you can sign your whole school up, which makes it easier for you to coach them since they will have a Google account

8. Getting Started cont. Or you can also have the parent sign the student up Once this is finished the student will have to identify you as their coach, you can find more information on the coach’s page If you’re an administrator and want to become a pilot school you need to sign up for updates from the Khan Academy via blogs or mailing list

9. Getting Started cont. Not everyone will be excepted for a pilot school Let the Khan Academy know what your school is doing with the Khan Academy by filling out a survey If they get enough resources to be more actively engaged, they will reach out to the school The Khan Academy enjoys visiting classrooms and getting feedback from teachers. At some point, the Khan Academy will make more resources available on the website, and potentially even ask schools to share their experiences with others.

10. DEMONSTRATION You do not need to be a registered user to use the videos. Show the class the videos without logging in. WATCH Can log in using Facebook or Google…I use facebook. Click on my name to see profile. Describe Vital Statistics  Activity (Bar chart)  Focus (Pie Chart)  Exercise Progress (Block Layout)  Exercise Progress over time (Line Graph)

11. DEMONSTRATION CONTINUED Achievements  Meteorite Badges  Moon Badges  Earth Badges  Sun Badges  Black Hole Badges  Challenge Patches

12. DEMONSTRATION CONTINUED PRACTICE tab Show a practice example Go to COACH tab and discuss  Remind them that under 13 needs a parents permission.  See top where it says manage coaches  Add a coach  Your student ID  See top where it says manage students  All students  Request  Add a new list

13. DEMONSTRATION CONTINUED Go to COACH tab and discuss  See top where it says class stats Discuss the VOLUNTEER tab Discuss the ABOUT tab  The site  The team  Getting started  FAQ  Blog