Getting Started With Khan

Presented by Nikki D RobertsonPresented by Nikki D Robertson

•20 yrs teaching experience•5 yrs. 5th & 6th grades•8 yrs. Elem. Library•7 yrs. High School Library•ASLA Twitter Chat moderator #aslachat•AEA Representative

•GaETC Presenter•AETC Presenter•SimpleK12 Presenter•Co-Creator of the Alabama Ed Tech PD YouTube Channel•Mother of twin daughters•Grandmother of one precious baby boy

About Nikki Robertson

How Khan Works For StudentsHow Khan Works For Students

● Students can make use of Khan’s extensive video library, practice exercises, and assessments from any computer with access to the web.

● Complete custom self-paced learning tool● Dynamic system for getting help● Custom profile, points, and badges to measure

progress

How Khan Works For How Khan Works For Parents and TeachersParents and Teachers

● Parents and teachers have unprecedented visibility into what their students are learning and doing on the Khan Academy.

● Ability to see any student in detail● A real-time class report for all students● Better intelligence for doing targeted

interventions

How Do I Start Using Khan Academy How Do I Start Using Khan Academy With My Student(s)?With My Student(s)?

Set up a “Coach” AccountSet up a “Coach” Account

Set Up Student AccountsSet Up Student Accounts

The Next Step…

● Students over 13 can sign up with their Google or Facebook accounts.

If your students are under 13:If your students are under 13:

● Sign your school up for Google Apps for Education

● This will help you provide each student with a Google account that can be used with Khan Academy,

● Have your students' parents individually create accounts for each student on either Google or Facebook.

Add A CoachAdd A Coach

Students Can Have More Students Can Have More Than One CoachThan One Coach

Ready, Set…..Learn!Ready, Set…..Learn!

Knowledge MapKnowledge Map

Student MotivationStudent Motivation

Energy Points and BadgesEnergy Points and Badges

Data, Data, DataData, Data, Data

Khan Academy Provides Detailed Khan Academy Provides Detailed Formative Assessment ReportsFormative Assessment Reports

“If a teacher uses…assessment to track learning, gives students feedback and adjusts instructional strategies in a way intended to further progress toward learning goals, that teacher is engaging in formative assessment.”

-Laura Greenstein

Activity ReportActivity Report

● This report shows how much work the student is doing each day.

● Activity Reports can be viewed in four modes:

● Today● Yesterday● Last 7 Days● Last 30 Days

Focus ReportFocus Report

● This report shows how well the student focused on exercises and video playlists.

● Focus Reports can be viewed in four modes:

● Today● Yesterday● Last 7 Days● Last 30 Days

Exercise Progress ReportExercise Progress Report

● This report shows Progress shows the student/coach which exercises the student worked on and completed.

● Green=Proficient● Light Blue =Started● Red =Struggling

Exercise Progress Over TimeExercise Progress Over Time

● Exercise Progress Reports show how many exercises the student has completed over time.

Class ReportsClass Reports

● Daily activity report● Student progress report● Daily activity report● Class energy points per minute

Why Timely Data is ImportantWhy Timely Data is Important

Advice from the TrenchesAdvice from the Trenches

Khan Academy Contract Khan Academy Contract

● Acceptable Use● Goals & Objectives

Parent LetterParent Letter

● Explain Khan Academy● How it will be used in the classroom● How to register for Khan Academy using

Facebook or Google● How to become a coach to view their child’s

progress

Khan Academy JournalKhan Academy Journal

● Goal setting● Video related notes● Scratch work● Module resulting in “orange”-review journal

notes

Personal Goal Setting Personal Goal Setting

● Weekly goals● Goals should involve becoming proficient on

a particular module

KA Videos for Direct Instruction KA Videos for Direct Instruction

● Videos for homework● Watch in class privately using earbuds or

headphones● Viewed videos as an entire class

● model active listening

KA Rocket RunsKA Rocket Runs

● For students struggling with basic math fact:● 2 minute “Rocket Run” ● Put “Energy Points Per Minute” graph on the

LCD projector● All students work on the same module as fast as

they can for 2 minutes● Create a little competition between classes to

see who “won” the “Rocket Run” for the week.● Encourages students to strive to learn their basic

math facts.

Project-Based LearningProject-Based Learning

● Proficient on a set of modules allows students to begin working on a project requiring them to apply what is learned and practiced using the Khan Academy

● Khan Academy is great for practicing the skills, but the concepts really begin to stick when they are able to see the math in context and understand how it applies to the real world.

Stations or CentersStations or Centers

● Station 1 engages students in an in-depth problem solving activity

● Station 2 will provides small group instruction on a particular concept

● This can also be used to help your students understand how to look at and evaluate their personal data

● Station 3 has students working on a Khan Academy module or video

MathMath

ScienceScience

Humanities & OtherHumanities & Other

Test PrepTest Prep

Khan as Supplemental ResourceKhan as Supplemental Resource

Khan Wrap UpKhan Wrap Up

● Strategize how you will use Khan Academy in your classroom

● Create a Coach Account● Over 13

● Sign up with a Google or Facebook account

● Under 13● Have Parent set up Khan Academy Account

● Students will need to add teacher and/or parent as their coach

Flipping Your Classroom: Flipping Your Classroom: It's Easy with Khan AcademyIt's Easy with Khan Academy

● http://bit.ly/xuHmyV

Click and ExploreClick and Explore

Questions? Questions?

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Works CitedWorks Cited

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