Khan Academy Kids and Educational Initiatives

Sal Khan introduces the daily homeroom live stream, emphasizing Khan Academy's role during school closures. Caroline, leading Khan Academy Kids, discusses the program's features, including its alignment with educational standards and recent research showing its effectiveness. New teacher tools and updates are introduced, along with offline functionality. The session concludes with a call to action for support and usage of Khan Academy Kids.

What is the primary purpose of the daily homeroom live stream by Khan Academy?

• To introduce new educational games

• To promote paid courses

• To conduct live exams

• To stay connected during school closures

Which organizations have supported Khan Academy during the COVID crisis?

• Facebook and Twitter

• Bank of America and AT&T

• Amazon and Netflix

• Microsoft and Apple

What age group is Khan Academy Kids designed for?

• Ages 8 to 12

• Ages 10 to 15

• Ages 5 to 10

• Ages 2 to 7

What was the outcome of the research study on Khan Academy Kids?

• Increased screen time issues

• Decreased interest in learning

• Improved pre-literacy skills

• No significant improvement

How does Khan Academy Kids ensure its content is engaging and educational?

• By focusing on competitive games

• By aligning with national standards and using play-based learning

• By offering cash rewards for completion

• By using only video content

What is a key feature of the new teacher tools in Khan Academy Kids?

• Tool to design new apps

• Feature to chat with students

• Option to assign lessons and track progress

• Ability to create custom games

How can parents benefit from the teacher tools in Khan Academy Kids?

• By receiving daily motivational quotes

• By using the tools to assign and monitor lessons

• By accessing premium content for free

• By setting up a classroom at home

What was the original company founded by Caroline and Michael before joining Khan Academy?

• DuckDuckGo

• GoDuckMoose

• DuckDuckMoose

• MooseDuck

Why did Caroline and Michael choose to transition their company to a non-profit model?

• To sell more apps

• To increase their profits

• To focus on deep education without in-app purchases

• To reduce their workload

What is a major source of funding for Khan Academy Kids?

• Advertising revenue

• Government grants

• Philanthropic donations

• Subscription fees