Khan Academy and Educational Innovation

Salman Khan, founder of Khan Academy, discusses the origins and growth of his nonprofit educational platform. Initially started as a tutoring tool for his cousin, Khan Academy has grown to serve millions worldwide. Khan shares his vision for a flipped classroom model and the importance of free, accessible education. He also addresses the challenges and opportunities in expanding the platform globally and the role of teachers in this new educational landscape.

What inspired Salman Khan to start tutoring his cousin Nadia?

• She wanted to learn computer science.

• She needed help with her history homework.

• She was struggling with unit conversion in math.

• She was interested in attending MIT.

When did Salman Khan decide to quit his job and focus on Khan Academy full-time?

• 2011

• 2009

• 2006

• 2004

What was a significant breakthrough moment for Khan Academy in terms of funding?

• Receiving a donation from Ann Doerr

• Launching the first YouTube video

• Google's initial donation

• Bill Gates mentioning Khan Academy in a speech

How does Khan Academy's model of 'flipping the classroom' work?

• Teachers give lectures in class and assign projects at home.

• Students watch lectures at home and do homework in class.

• Students complete assignments online and discuss them in class.

• Teachers provide online quizzes and in-class lectures.

What is one way Khan Academy is being used in prisons?

• Through interactive workshops

• Through live online classes

• By providing DVDs with educational content

• Via in-person tutoring sessions

Why does Khan Academy remain a nonprofit organization?

• To attract more investors

• To focus solely on technology development

• To limit the number of users

• To ensure free access to education for everyone

What is one of the future goals for Khan Academy?

• To limit content to math and science

• To become a for-profit company

• To expand into more subjects and languages

• To replace traditional schools

How does Khan Academy plan to tackle the challenge of teaching writing?

• By providing automated grading systems

• Through peer review and feedback

• By hiring professional writers

• Through video lectures only

What role do teachers play in the Khan Academy model?

• They only provide technical support.

• They focus on grading and assessments.

• They facilitate interactive and personalized learning.

• They are replaced by online content.

What is a key challenge Khan Academy faces in emerging markets?

• Lack of interest in online education

• Limited internet access and computer availability

• High competition from local educational platforms

• Difficulty in translating content