New Tools Help Teachers Guide Learning

March 01, 2011

New Tools Help Teachers Guide Learning

To teach mathematics, schools in Los Altos, California, are piloting use of Khan Academy videos and online tools, which have replaced traditional textbooks and homework in two fifth-grade and two seventh-grade classrooms. Teachers say the change has brought huge benefits.

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March 01, 2011

A Smooth Move to More Engaged Students

Kids are excited about math, teachers can give them more individual help, parents are more involved: It’s math the Khan Academy way.

$Math Is for Daydreamers Too$

March 01, 2011

A Student View: Math for Daydreamers Too

What do students think of tossing their math textbooks for online videos that let them work at their own pace, anytime, wherever they are?

March 01, 2011

Fresh Insights into Students’ Progress

Individualized learning takes a big step ahead with new Khan Academy online tools that guide students and help teachers pinpoint their needs.

March 01, 2011

Sal Khan on the Future of Learning

The world’s free, virtual school: Khan Academy’s founder describes his vision and the difference it’s making.

March 09, 2011

Sal Khan's Talk from TED2011

Sal Khan's TED2011 talk is inspiring as he lays out his vision, approach and describes a great new pilot program for schools.

March 01, 2011

Bill's Take on Technology & Teaching

Innovation can stimulate young people’s natural curiosity and channel it into excitement for learning and success in school.