Decoder with Nilay Patel Remote learning is here to stay — can we make it better?
Nov 17, 2020
Sal Khan, the Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, discusses the evolution of online education, particularly accelerated by the pandemic. He dives into the strengths and weaknesses of teaching various subjects online, focusing on the challenges of qualitative education and historical narratives. Sal also highlights the importance of equitable access to learning resources and how organizations like his are adapting to attract mission-driven talent. The conversation wraps up with a call for transformative changes in education to make it more accessible and meaningful.
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Early Pandemic Experience
- Sal Khan first learned about the pandemic's impact on education from a South Korean teacher.
- This teacher used Khan Academy during school closures, highlighting its value in crises.
Khan Lab School Model
- Khan Lab School, founded by Sal Khan, focuses on student agency and personalized learning.
- This model proved effective during distance learning, as students were already accustomed to self-directed learning.
Promote Goal Setting
- Encourage goal-setting and self-directed learning in children, rather than passive learning.
- Help them break down larger goals into smaller, manageable steps with adult support.