Khan Academy Overview and Impact

Khan Academy is renowned for its extensive library of educational videos on YouTube, covering topics from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus and physics. It began as a remote tutoring project for the founder's cousin and quickly gained global popularity. The platform has received positive feedback from students worldwide, including those in the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. With over a thousand videos, Khan Academy aims to provide free, world-class education accessible to anyone with internet access, envisioning itself as a global virtual school.

What is the range of topics covered by Khan Academy's video library?

• Advanced computer programming

• Only high school mathematics

• Basic arithmetic to college-level subjects

• Elementary school science

How did Khan Academy initially start?

• As a university course

• As a government-funded initiative

• Through Sal Khan tutoring his cousin

• As a classroom teaching project

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What was Sal Khan's initial reaction to the global reach of his videos?

• He was indifferent

• He expected it from the start

• He was surprised and excited

• He was disappointed

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Which regions have sent letters to Sal Khan about the impact of his videos?

• Middle East, Latin America, Ethiopia, and Uganda

• Europe and Asia

• Australia and New Zealand

• Only North America

What is Sal Khan's current focus regarding video production?

• Producing a few videos a year

• Creating hundreds of videos annually

• Focusing on live classes

• Stopping video production

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What is Sal Khan's vision for the future of Khan Academy?

• A physical school chain

• A paid subscription service

• A free virtual school accessible to anyone with internet

• A private tutoring service

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