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duffyduff

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17. There is plenty of proof. Technology has to be limited in education.

Reply to naaman fletcher (Reply #12)

Thu Jan 17, 2013, 09:35 AM

Jan 2013

Online "learning" is a freaking disaster for K-12. It cannot be allowed except under limited circumstances and under the authority of school districts.

Same is true with this junk curriculum called the "Khan Academy." It should be spelled "con."

There is no way to monitor for honesty, it stunts kids' social skills, much of the time the curriculum is bad, and it flies in the face of everything we know about child development.

Unlike you and Bill Gates, technology is not the be-all, end-all of everything.

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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