Khan Academy

For Teachers

Jim Greene

Father Judge High School

Aug 2024

Khan Academy …

A Free, premier provider of academic content in the form of

1. Instructional videos
2. Exercises
3. Articles
4. Quizzes - auto graded with full solutions

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Content Areas - the short list

MATH: Pre-K - 8th Grade

MATH: High School and College

MATH: Get Ready Courses

SCIENCE

ECONOMICS

READING & LANGUAGE ARTS

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ARTS AND HUMANITIES

TEST PREP

SAT / LSAT / PRAXIS CORE / MCAT

LIFE SKILLS

KHAN ACADEMY KIDS

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Getting Started - for Teachers

1. Go to: KhanAcademy.org
2. Create a teacher account. You can use your school email account
3. Select the Course/s you teach
4. Create Your Classes - Greene Geometry Per 2, Greene Geometry Per 5, etc.

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Getting Started - for Students

1. Students can sign up and join your class using one of these three methods�
2. Invite students to use the Course Code�
3. Import from Google Classroom�
4. Teacher can create the class roster (too much work)

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Important Starting Places in Khan

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HELP Me -

Please!

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Teacher

Dashboard

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Teacher Dashboard in Khan

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Monitoring Student Weekly Progress

Khanmigo - Khan’s new AI Tutor for students

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Let’s See What Khanmigo Can Do

1. Write lesson plans�
2. Make up a quiz or a test with answers�
3. Create exit tickets�
4. Tutor students with Khanmigo (using the socratic method)

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Review of the Getting Started Process …

Getting Started as a Teacher

• Create your teacher account using your school email for easy access.
• Set up your class by selecting the subject and content focus.
• Learn how to import students from Google Classroom or share a class link.

Inviting Students

• Share the unique class link with students via email or your LMS.
• Guide students to create accounts using their school email for consistency.
• Consider creating accounts for younger students for ease of access.

Assigning Content

• Assign videos, exercises, articles, or quizzes to your students.
• Customize assignments by selecting content that aligns with your curriculum.
• Set due dates and monitor completion and mastery.

Student Experience

• Students can view and complete assignments on their dashboard.
• Immediate feedback and resources are available for assistance.
• Encourage students to use hints and videos to understand challenging concepts.

Monitoring Progress

• Access the gradebook to view student scores and assignment completion.
• Identify common challenges and address them in class discussions.
• Use data to tailor instruction and provide targeted support.

Expanding Beyond Math …

• Khan Academy now includes science, humanities, and more.
• Explore content that goes beyond traditional math instruction.
• Engage students with interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Sources and Resources

1. Khan Academy - khanacademy.org�
2. New EdTech Classroom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdB5qhGRSgQ&t=551s�
3. Khan Academy Tutorial for Teachers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfzOmc2fCPQ

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What Are Your Best Productivity Tools?

1. Programs (ThatQuiz, ReadTheory, Khan Academy, etc.)�
2. Apps (Remind, etc.)�
3. Extensions (Awesome Screenshot, Loom or Screencastify, etc.)�
4. Best Free Collaborative Whiteboard - Bitpaper.io�
5. ChatGPT, gemini.google, Co-pilot�
6. My Google Voice (215-821-8191)

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Your Questions …. Comments …. Suggestions

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Please send your feedback to ….

Jim Greene

Father Judge High School

jgreene@fatherjudge.com

Call or Text (GV)- 215-821-8191

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Welcome to Khan Academy

• Discover the world of Khan Academy, a free online learning resource.
• Explore a variety of subjects from math to arts and beyond.
• Engage with instructional videos, exercises, and personalized learning.

Course Mastery System

• Khan Academy promotes mastery of topics over time.
• Set course mastery goals for students to achieve by the end of the year.
• Students work on mastering skills at their own pace.

Implementing Mastery in Class

• Integrate course mastery activities into weekly routines.
• Provide support as students work on mastering different skills.
• Celebrate progress and mastery achievements to motivate students.

Creating Engaging Videos

• Personalize your teaching with your own instructional videos.
• Use tools like the Wacom tablet to create engaging content.
• Incorporate your unique teaching style into online resources.

Why Khan Academy?

• Offers a flexible and personalized learning experience.
• Provides a wide range of resources for different learning needs.
• Encourages self-paced learning and mastery of subjects.

Life Skills and More

• Discover life skills content to prepare students for the real world.
• Integrate practical lessons into your curriculum.
• Help students develop essential skills for success beyond school.

Transitioning to Middle School Math

• Utilize Khan Academy to prepare for teaching new grade levels.
• Review instructional videos to gain teaching insights.
• Feel confident in delivering content to your middle school students.

Parental Engagement

• Access resources on Khan Academy to involve parents in the learning process.
• Ensure younger students have parental permission to use the platform.
• Strengthen the home-school connection through shared learning tools.

Customizing Assignments

• Tailor assignments to meet the diverse needs of your students.
• Choose from a variety of problems and content types.
• Differentiate instruction to support all learners in your classroom.

Search by Standards

• Find content aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Ensure your assignments meet educational benchmarks.
• Provide targeted practice to address specific learning goals.

Active and Saved Assignments

• Manage your assignments effectively with Khan Academy tools.
• Plan ahead by saving assignments for future use.
• Keep students focused by releasing assignments strategically.

Student Feedback and Redoing Assignments

• Students receive immediate feedback on their work.
• Encourage students to redo assignments to improve their scores.
• Khan Academy records the highest score to reflect student growth.

Class Discussions on Common Errors

• Use common errors as teaching moments in class discussions.
• Project problem-solving sessions to engage the whole class.
• Foster a growth mindset by learning from mistakes together.

Monitoring Course Mastery

• Keep track of student progress towards course mastery goals.
• Identify areas where students excel or need additional practice.
• Use mastery data to inform instruction and provide feedback.

Building a Learning Community

• Encourage collaboration among students as they work on Khan Academy.
• Share strategies and successes to build a supportive learning environment.
• Recognize and celebrate mastery achievements as a class.

Conclusion: Embracing Technology in Education

• Embrace the benefits of integrating technology like Khan Academy into your teaching.
• Continuously explore new ways to enhance learning experiences for your students.
• Stay updated with the latest educational tools to keep your teaching methods fresh and effective.