Khan Academy Teaching Strategies

Jeremy Shieffling from Khan Academy hosts a session with Chris Cosberg, a special education teacher, discussing his teaching methods and adaptation to remote learning. Chris shares how he uses Khan Academy to support his students, focusing on differentiation, motivation, and fostering a growth mindset. The session includes a Q&A segment where Chris addresses audience questions about teaching strategies and challenges.

What is one of the main challenges Chris Cosberg faces as a special education teacher during the pandemic?

• Finding suitable teaching materials

• Managing a large classroom

• Balancing work and family life

• Lack of internet access

How has Chris adapted his teaching methods for remote learning?

• He uses only printed materials

• He schedules more one-on-one sessions

• He focuses on group activities

• He stopped using Khan Academy

What is a key feature of Khan Academy that Chris finds beneficial for special education?

• It allows for differentiated assignments

• It offers live tutoring

• It provides physical textbooks

• It has a built-in grading system

What does Chris emphasize to his students to keep them motivated?

• Competing with peers

• Completing assignments quickly

• Avoiding mistakes

• Achieving skill mastery

How does Chris use the 'try again' feature on Khan Academy?

• To give students extra credit

• To encourage repeated practice

• To reduce the number of assignments

• To track attendance

What tool does Chris suggest for students who struggle with reading Khan Academy content?

• Google Chrome's text-to-speech

• Audio books

• Printed worksheets

• Video tutorials

How can teachers ensure that students at different levels get the appropriate assignments on Khan Academy?

• By using the differentiation feature

• By focusing only on advanced students

• By limiting the number of assignments

• By assigning the same tasks to everyone

What is a suggested method for helping students who have not signed up for Khan Academy?

• Providing in-person tutoring

• Using a shared URL for content

• Sending them printed books

• Assigning group projects

What is one way Chris accommodates students with modifications in their learning plans?

• By using lower grade level standards

• By providing additional lectures

• By giving them extra homework

• By excluding them from tests

How can teachers track student progress on Khan Academy?

• By using a third-party app

• By asking students directly

• By observing classroom behavior

• By checking the activity log