Khan Academy Kids Features and Goals

In this Ed Talks episode, Sophie Bosmany from Khan Academy Kids discusses the app's features, new content, and its role in early childhood education. She shares her career journey and emphasizes the importance of partnerships. The video highlights new features like yoga videos and second-grade content, and addresses challenges in school attendance. It also covers teacher feedback and support, and concludes with optimism for the upcoming school year.

What age group is Khan Academy Kids designed for?

• 2 to 8 years old

• 5 to 12 years old

• 8 to 15 years old

• 12 to 18 years old

What was Sophie Bosmany's profession before joining Khan Academy?

• Teacher

• Engineer

• Attorney

• Doctor

How does Khan Academy Kids differ from the main Khan Academy site?

• It is a mobile app for younger children

• It focuses only on math

• It is available only on desktop

• It is for high school students

What new feature in Khan Academy Kids involves physical activity?

• Art tutorials

• Math puzzles

• Science experiments

• Yoga videos

Which organization partnered with Khan Academy Kids to provide yoga content?

• Nike

• Alo Yoga

• Reebok

• Lululemon

What type of new content was added for second graders in Khan Academy Kids?

• Over 200 lessons and 100 animated videos

• Only math lessons

• Science experiments

• Only reading materials

What feature allows teachers to assign lessons directly from reports?

• Lesson planner

• Progress tracker

• Direct assignment from reports

• Assignment feature

What is a major concern for young learners returning to school?

• Lack of interest in sports

• Learning loss

• Too much homework

• Limited access to technology

How does Khan Academy Kids support learning at home?

• By providing only online classes

• Through printable resources and app activities

• By offering live tutoring sessions

• Through video game-based learning

What is the main goal of Khan Academy Kids?

• To provide a free world-class education to young learners

• To prepare students for college

• To replace traditional schooling

• To focus solely on math skills