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jody

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3. Khan Academy and similar offerings pose a simple question regarding the efficacy of distance

Reply to proud2BlibKansan (Original post)

Sun Nov 25, 2012, 10:58 AM

Nov 2012

learning versus traditional class room courses.

For some students and courses distance learning is superior, cheaper, and more convenient.

The students I've talked with, prefer traditional class room methods for STEM courses and distance learning for others.

They are a non random sample of upper tier students.

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Why Khan Academy Is The Wrong Answer [View all] proud2BlibKansan Nov 2012 OP

Now I got a sudden urge to post this. Panasonic Nov 2012 #1

khan is the right answer for content naaman fletcher Nov 2012 #2

The answer is a good mix of media, technology and teacher led instruction. proud2BlibKansan Nov 2012 #5

Of course, naaman fletcher Nov 2012 #6

such a 'model' already exists at the college level, and it's assembly-line education. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #8

what is the innovation? naaman fletcher Nov 2012 #10

there's always been massive free educational material for anyone with a library card. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #11

I think you are just an education luddite. naaman fletcher Nov 2012 #12

and i think you don't know anything about actually existing education. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #16

There is plenty of proof. Technology has to be limited in education. duffyduff Jan 2013 #17

Khan isn't even qualified to step in a classroom. n/t duffyduff Jan 2013 #18

Khan is amazing, but not the sollution. IAMTHEFISH Nov 2012 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author savebigbird Jan 2013 #14

Khan Academy and similar offerings pose a simple question regarding the efficacy of distance jody Nov 2012 #3

du rec. nt xchrom Nov 2012 #4

The kids get interaction and discussion. Igel Nov 2012 #7

they do it poorly when the teacher doesn't know how to manage the class. interaction & HiPointDem Nov 2012 #9

Thank you. mbperrin Jan 2013 #15