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Khan Academy can be a great substitution to traditional education videos found on Youtube, however with its sequenced lessons and supplemental activities augmentation and modification layers of the SAMR model are achieved with this tool. When used in conjunction with other resources and in class activities the entire lesson is redefined with this tool.

The self paced style of this tool makes it a great option for independent learners, and students with introverts in nature. The vetted video of Khan Academy create a rich integrated experience that can enhance and further develop students understanding in any content area. Students can move through the content at their own pace and complete activities. Teachers can use this tool to differentiate learning based on the students particular style of learning.

Khan Academy has many topic areas and videos created by experts. Teachers can assign particular videos or lessons based on the content area they are covering for students to complete in an asynchronous learning environment and then be given activities to apply their gained knowledge. In a computer science class students can be assigned a video on a programming practice and then be giving a programming project to complete based on the content knowledge gained from the Khan lesson.

Highlighted Use Case

Mathematics teachers at the high school level use Khan Academy as a supplemental video and resource for students. When a new unit or concept is covered in these classes students are assigned Khan Academy video to watch as part of a homework assignment to further reinforce the topic that was covered in class. Students are also encouraged to reference and review these videos when given practice problems where they are expected to apply the math skills covered in class.

Highlighted below are some basic video tutorials to help get started with Khan Academy. No action from the technology department is needed to access this tool as it is a free tool.