Khan Academy Teaching Strategies

The video features Jeremy from Khan Academy introducing Matt, a Khan Academy ambassador, who shares his experience using Khan Academy with high school students. Matt discusses his teaching background, the integration of Khan Academy into his daily teaching, and the concept of course mastery. He provides insights into setting up classes, student experiences, and feedback mechanisms. The session concludes with a Q&A segment where Matt addresses various audience questions about handling student progress, accommodating special education needs, and grading strategies.

What role does Matt currently hold in his school district?

• Science Teacher

• Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

• Principal

• School Counselor

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

• To complete assignments quickly

• To master foundational skills

• To compete with peers

• To finish the textbook

How can teachers set up their classes in Khan Academy?

• By syncing with Google Classroom

• By sending emails to students

• By manually entering each student

• By using a third-party app

What feature does Khan Academy offer to help students who struggle with assignments?

• Peer tutoring

• Live chat with teachers

• Hints and video content

• Automatic grading

What is one way Matt suggests handling students who are not making progress?

• Have a conference with the student

• Assign more homework

• Reduce the difficulty of assignments

• Ignore the issue

How does Matt recommend accommodating special education students using Khan Academy?

• By using only video content

• By assigning group projects

• By limiting the number of questions

• By creating special worksheets

What grading strategy does Matt's school use for Khan Academy assignments?

• Grading based on completion time

• Grading based on course mastery

• Grading based on peer reviews

• Grading based on attendance

What tool does Matt use to identify foundational gaps in students' knowledge?

• Teacher observations

• Mappers tool

• Standardized tests

• Parent feedback

What is a suggested method for students to prepare for high school using Khan Academy?

• Complete all assignments in one sitting

• Work through the first unit of the next course

• Skip to advanced topics

• Focus on extracurricular activities

Where can educators find additional resources and support for using Khan Academy?

• Local library

• Educational podcasts

• Social media influencers

• Khan Academy's resources tab