Getting Smart Podcast Sal Khan and Amy McGrath on Khan World School @ ASU Prep
May 25, 2022
Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, and Amy McGrath, COO at ASU Preparatory Academy, discuss the launch of Khan World School @ ASU Prep. They explore student-centered learning, personalized education, digital tools in education, diverse educational seminars, and a well-rounded learning experience for students. Emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and collaboration in creating a unique online high school program.
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Khan Academy's Pandemic Surge
- Khan Academy usage exploded during the pandemic, going from 25 million to 85 million learning minutes in a week.
- This was triggered by school closures, starting with South Korea, and highlighting the platform's relevance.
Khan Academy's Expanded Use Cases
- Khan Academy became more widely used in homeschooling pods and as a supplement to traditional schooling during the pandemic.
- Some universities even used it for competency assessments in place of standardized tests.
ASU Prep's Pandemic Response
- ASU Prep had a robust digital learning platform before the pandemic, which proved beneficial during school closures.
- They supported schools and districts in keeping students engaged and ensured they could return to in-person learning smoothly.