Thing 11, Learn Something from a Video, "A Tour of Khan Academy Site for Coaches"

With the backing and support of Google and Bill Gates, Salman Kahn has developed a free online educational program called Khan Academy. I watched a "A tour of the Khan Academy site for coaches", a YouTube video on setting up a blended learning class in Khan Academy at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd5X7Kzu_Bpg. Teachers can log in with Facebook, Google or email. I learned to create a class, added students and explored the features of using Khan Academy. I will be using Khan Academy for math. To begin, students log in and do an 8 question adapted pretest. They will do practice problems and can watch lesson videos or take hints if extra help is needed. Hundreds of videos are available on different subjects. Students can select their own avatar and can earn badges. However, several subjects are available from Khan Academy, not just math. Other lessons included are test prep, art history, science, etc. It is nonprofit and provides free resources for students, parents and teachers. Coached can view student progress and recommend lessons when more help is needed. Coaches can view time spent on lessons, grades, and activities.