Benefits of Khan Academy CHOICES FOR GIFTED EDUCATION SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR, BRANDON DUNKIN AURORA QUEST K-8 BLDUNKIN@APS.K12.CO.US QUESTSCIENCEGUY.WEEBLY.COM PRESENTATION WIKI: HTTP://AURORAGT.WIKISPACES.COM/ Online resource Absolutely FREE! Available anywhere with internet access Technology increases engagement Videos can be paused and reviewed Limitations Focus is on mathematics 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 www.khanacademy.org/about Journeyintech.blogspot.com/2011/ 02/what-khan-be-done-withit.html Weebly.com http://auroragt.wikispaces.com/