Khan Academy Course Mastery Concepts

Jeremy Shiffling from Khan Academy introduces a webinar focused on enhancing the student experience by understanding Khan Academy tools. Participants learn how to join a classroom, assign tasks, and view student progress. The session emphasizes the importance of empathy in teaching and encourages educators to experience the platform as students. Course mastery is highlighted as a key feature for student success. The webinar concludes with a Q&A session and additional resources for educators.

What is one of the key philosophies of Khan Academy mentioned in the introduction?

• Great teaching involves extensive homework.

• Great teaching involves strict discipline.

• Great teaching involves great empathy.

• Great teaching involves frequent testing.

What should participants do to join the classroom on Khan Academy?

• Email the instructor directly.

• Visit the Khan Academy website and search for the class.

• Wait for an invitation email.

• Use the provided bitly link to join the class.

How can students switch from teacher view to student view on Khan Academy?

• By logging out and logging back in.

• By clicking their name and selecting 'Learner Home'.

• By contacting support for assistance.

• By using a different browser.

What is recommended for students to do if they get stuck on an assignment?

• Submit the assignment incomplete.

• Use the hint system and watch related videos.

• Ask a friend for help.

• Skip the question and move on.

What is the purpose of the Learnstorm program mentioned in the webinar?

• To offer extra credit opportunities.

• To provide additional homework.

• To motivate students and track class progress.

• To replace traditional exams.

What is the main goal of course mastery in Khan Academy?

• To ensure students master each skill before moving on.

• To complete assignments quickly.

• To reduce the number of assignments.

• To focus only on math skills.

How can teachers set a course mastery goal for their students?

• By setting up a meeting with each student.

• By using the course mastery section in the teacher dashboard.

• By assigning extra homework.

• By emailing the students directly.

What new report feature helps teachers track student progress in specific skills?

• The Gradebook

• The Homework Tracker

• The Skills Report

• The Attendance Report

What can teachers do if they notice students struggling with a specific skill?

• Ignore the issue and move on.

• Assign additional practice for that skill.

• Give a pop quiz on the topic.

• Remove the skill from the curriculum.

What is the benefit of using the Skills Report for teachers?

• It provides a list of all assignments.

• It shows which students are absent.

• It identifies specific skills students are struggling with.

• It tracks the number of classes attended.