Khan Academy Implementation Models

1. Khan Academy Implementation Models Making the Best Use of Khan Academy with Your Students

2. Implement for Student Needs • Consider your students’ needs • Self-study resource • Accuplacer or classroom supplementation • Tool for supported study • Student self-pacing or extra support • Looping back to fill knowledge gaps or moving ahead • Boot Camp programs • Targeted Playlists • Meet full semester course objectives • Developmental math and technical training courses • Blended Learning • Missions

3. Choosing an Implementation Model • Choose a model based on your intended outcomes • What are you trying to assess? • How are you planning to assess? • Which implementation model works best in light of your instructional choices and your students’ needs?

4. What Are You Trying to Assess? • Diagnostic Gaps • Targeted Intervention • Diagnosis of Learning Challenges • Real-time student progress data – collaboration, competition, Energy Points, inspiration • Course Objectives • Missions or customized curriculum mapping • Content Mastery • Mastery Challenges

5. Assessment Possibilities • Pre/Post Accuplacer Scores • Pencil and paper homework, quizzes and tests • Weekly Khan Academy Homework • Number of Khan Academy minutes completed as a percentage of number of minutes assigned • Can motivate and inspire, but early Khan Academy analytics have not indicated a correlation with student success • Mastery Check-in • Percent of skills Mastered at mid-semester and end of semester ~ or whenever you want • Early Khan Academy analytics have indicated a correlation with student success • We recommend a blend of Time on Task with Mastery Challenges for a blend of student accountability and evidences of learning.

6. Implementation Possibilities • Supplemental Material • Use prior to taking criterion referenced or placement exams • Organized to encourage student self-study • Consider using Playlists, Curriculum Maps, or Student Study Plans • Blended Learning Tool • Use to meet full semester course objectives • Khan Academy resources used in conjunction with classroom instruction • Consider using Missions, Playlists, Curriculum Maps, or Student Study Plans • Choose the best (most appropriate) possibility • Note crossover potential in choosing options

7. Supplemental Implementation Options: Playlists and Curriculum Maps • Playlists – Skills and Videos to study. • Especially important for students who are not using Missions • Recommended for all implementation models • Common Kinds: • Foundational: Top 10 – 20 skills • Unit: Top 5 – 10 skills • Test Prep: Targeted topics for exams • Differentiated: Two Playlists – Basic and Advanced (used for self-pacing) • Project: Prerequisite skills to complete a project

8. Supplemental Implementation Options: Playlists and Curriculum Maps • How to Create Playlists and Curriculum Maps • Identify skills and concepts • Find relevant content on Khan Academy • Write down or create electronic links to content • Word.doc with live links or links from your learning platform (Moodle, Blackboard, etc.) • Guide students through playlist • Set goals – Exam Topics, Homework, Time needed to prepare or complete assignment • Specific due dates or self-pacing with target completion time • Work and self-check progress • Use Coach Recommendations to help students stay on task

9. Blended Learning Implementation Options • Blended Learning – combines live instruction with computer and online learning activities • Includes moving some classroom activities online (Flipped Classroom) • Joins best aspects of live and online instruction. • Class time to engage students in advanced interactive experiences • Online portion can: • Prepare students for classroom activities • Allow for working ahead or looping back • Address individual student needs

10. Blended Learning Implementation Options: UsingMissions • Missions: • Guide students through course level content • Give students compelling goals to reach completion • Help students fill in learning gaps • Let students move ahead at their own pace or loop back to review and master topics

11. Blended Learning Implementation Options: UsingMissions • Use Missions alongside your curriculum • Assign mission level skills that align to your Course Objectives • Students use Khan Academy during class and for homework • Use Missions to supplement your class • Students work on Khan Academy outside of your class • Use Coach Recommendations to guide students through Missions

12. Blended Learning Implementation Options: Classroom Organization • Station Rotation • Students rotate through stations as individuals or small groups • Targeted assignments or playlists • Small group seminars with instructor • Lab Rotation • Class rotates between instructor led classroom and computer lab • Small groups or whole class: Assigned or self-paced work • Interactive Classroom • Instructor led • Self-paced or assigned work through course objectives • Whole class, groups, peer tutors

13. Summary Thoughts • Teaching is a Craft • Part art – part science • Plan Ahead • Choose your implementation path • Stay Flexible • Change strategies to meet changing needs • Stay Focused – Find the Sweet Spot • Alert but not rigid ~ Relaxed but not lethargic • You are a teacher and a student • Learn and teach well

14. Ongoing DMDP Training and Instructional Support • We can provide training and support on at least two levels: • Introduction and orientation to Khan Academy platform capabilities • Updates on new site enhancements • Intermediate implementation workshops • Instructional needs analysis • Choosing an implementation model • Implementation management • Using student progress reports • Tim O’Connor is available by e-mail, phone, and site visit • toconnor@nebhe.org 802.558.9486