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knitter4democracy

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8. The schools here use it for credit recovery.

Reply to Igel (Reply #7)

Mon Jan 21, 2013, 09:46 PM

Jan 2013

I've had students signed up for as many as three different classes and then hustling to finish any of them on time. I've had very few students actually understand the material enough to discuss it with me afterward, let alone finish the material on time.

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Students love Khan Academy? [View all] HiPointDem Jan 2013 OP

LOL proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 #1

The name should be changed to "Con Academy" duffyduff Jan 2013 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author savebigbird Jan 2013 #4

the only reason KA is well-known is recognition & $$ from gates & google. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author savebigbird Jan 2013 #6

I've heard every one of those comments about online learning programs. knitter4democracy Jan 2013 #3

Of course. Igel Jan 2013 #7

The schools here use it for credit recovery. knitter4democracy Jan 2013 #8