Khan Academy Teaching Strategies

Jeremy Schieffling introduces a session with Lisa Orcutt, a Khan Academy ambassador, focusing on elementary education. Lisa shares her teaching journey and how she uses Khan Academy to support diverse student needs. She provides tips for educators starting with Khan Academy, emphasizing patience and gradual implementation. The session covers strategies for engaging students remotely, involving parents, and addressing technical challenges. Lisa concludes with advice for educators to remain calm and adaptable during challenging times.

What was Lisa Orcutt's initial career plan before she decided to become a teacher?

• She planned to be a researcher.

• She always wanted to be a teacher.

• She was pursuing a master's degree and teaching was a flexible job.

• She wanted to be a doctor.

Why did Lisa Orcutt start using Khan Academy in her classroom?

• To provide entertainment for students.

• To replace textbooks entirely.

• To prepare students for standardized tests.

• To support a student who was advanced in math.

What is one of the first steps Lisa recommends for teachers starting with Khan Academy?

• Skipping the setup process.

• Creating custom content for each student.

• Assigning a lot of homework immediately.

• Importing students from Google Classroom.

How does Lisa suggest using Khan Academy videos in the classroom?

• To support visual and auditory learners.

• Only for advanced students.

• To entertain students during breaks.

• As a replacement for all teaching.

What is a key benefit of using Khan Academy videos according to Lisa?

• They are only available in English.

• They cater to different learning styles.

• They cover only basic topics.

• They are very short.

What does Lisa recommend for students who are behind in their learning?

• Focusing only on their strengths.

• Assigning them advanced topics.

• Using Khan Academy to fill in learning gaps.

• Ignoring their progress.

How does Lisa suggest teachers handle the challenge of engaging students remotely?

• By calling parents daily.

• By using only printed materials.

• By understanding the students' home situations.

• By giving more homework.

What advice does Lisa give to parents about using Khan Academy?

• It is a paid service.

• It requires a lot of supervision.

• It is complicated to use.

• It is free and easy to explore.

What solution does Lisa offer for students without access to computers?

• Waiting until they have a computer.

• Using only printed worksheets.

• Skipping online learning.

• Using mobile devices and game consoles.

What is Lisa's final piece of advice for educators during challenging times?

• Focus only on high achievers.

• Panic and rush through lessons.

• Breathe and let students learn at their own pace.

• Ignore students' needs.