Khan Academy and Online Education

Salman Khan, a former hedge fund analyst, founded Khan Academy to provide free online math lessons. His unique teaching style, focusing on short, repeatable lessons, has gained global popularity, reaching thousands of students. Khan's approach benefits shy students and those needing a flexible pace. His work is expanding beyond math to other subjects, aiming to revolutionize education worldwide, especially in remote areas. Despite being a one-man operation, Khan's influence continues to grow, with plans to seek external support for further expansion.

What career did Salman Khan leave to start teaching math online?

• Data Scientist

• Teacher

• Hedge Fund Analyst

• Software Engineer

How many lessons has Salman Khan posted on YouTube?

• 500

• 800

• 1200

• 1500

What is one of the most popular topics covered by Khan's videos?

• Basic Addition

• Chemistry

• Trigonometry

• Physics

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What is a key feature of Khan's teaching style that appeals to students?

• Interactive quizzes

• Short, repeatable lessons

• Long lectures

• Live sessions

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Why might shy students benefit from Khan's videos?

• They can interact with other students

• They can attend live classes

• They can learn at their own pace

• They can ask questions directly

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What is the main reason Khan keeps his lessons short?

• To fit YouTube restrictions

• To maintain student concentration

• To cover more topics

• To reduce production time

What is the potential impact of online education in remote areas?

• It can make education more expensive

• It can replace traditional schools

• It can provide access to high-quality instruction

• It can reduce the need for teachers

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What challenge did Neil Radia and Megha Jain face in Ethiopia?

• Language barriers

• Insufficient funding

• No internet connection

• Lack of teachers

What is Khan's future plan for his educational content?

• Limit to science topics

• Collaborate with universities

• Focus only on math

• Expand to include all subjects

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How does Khan plan to sustain the growth of his academy?

• Through advertising revenue

• By reducing the number of videos

• By seeking external support

• By charging for lessons

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