Khan Academy Remote Learning Insights

Jeremy Schieffling from Khan Academy hosts a webinar on remote learning, discussing the benefits of using Khan Academy, how to enroll students, and set up classes. The session includes audience polls, tips for preparing students, and guidance on assignments and progress tracking. Mastery goals are highlighted for long-term success. The webinar concludes with a Q&A session and resources for teachers.

Who are the main speakers introduced in the webinar?

• Jeremy Schieffling and Sal Khan

• Megan Pitani and Bill Gates

• Jeremy Schieffling and Megan Pitani

• Sal Khan and Megan Pitani

What is one reason Khan Academy is well-suited for remote learning?

• It requires high-speed internet

• It is a paid service

• It was originally designed for remote learning

• It is only available in English

What is the fastest way to enroll students in Khan Academy?

• Manually entering student names

• Using Google Classroom

• Sending an email invitation

• Using a class link

Where can teachers find their class code on Khan Academy?

• Under Dashboard

• Under Settings

• Under Assignments

• Under Course Mastery

What should teachers do to ensure students are comfortable with Khan Academy before school closures?

• Skip the introduction

• Assign a simple skill to practice

• Only use it in class

• Assign complex projects

How can teachers differentiate assignments on Khan Academy?

• By setting the same deadline for everyone

• By using only one type of question

• By choosing specific students for each assignment

• By assigning the same exercise to all students

What is a mastery goal in the context of Khan Academy?

• A long-term objective for skill mastery

• A method to reduce workload

• A short-term assignment

• A way to skip lessons

Why are mastery goals beneficial for remote learning?

• They allow students to work at their own pace

• They replace all assignments

• They limit student progress

• They are only for advanced students

What tool can teachers use to track student progress on Khan Academy?

• The Scores tab

• The Dashboard tab

• The Settings tab

• The Assignments tab

What was the result of Tim Vandenberg's use of course mastery with his students?

• Students made significant progress above grade level

• Students fell behind in their grade level

• Students were confused by the system

• Students showed no improvement