Remote Learning

My school is shut down for at least the next two weeks due to the coronavirus. Our teachers will be meeting for the next two or three days to prepare a remote learning program for our students.

The Khan Academy Solution

This is a tough time for everyone, but fortunately Khan Academy has provided a solution that will allow teachers to facilitate effective remote learning with their students. As a math teacher I will focus on the math solutions that are available. I know that Khan does have other subject matter as well.

I will link below to the video that Khan Academy put out on March 13, 2020 to show teachers how to remotely implement their online learning program with students. Here are some of the highlights:

• Teachers can assign instructional videos, problem sets, quizzes, and tests through Khan Academy and give these assignments a due date.
• Students receive instant feedback and are able to try the problems again if they do not solve them correctly.
• In addition to the instructional videos, there are written hints available to students that will help them understand the mathematics.
• Individual student results are available to the teacher. This will save us from having to somehow collect and then evaluate student work. Khan Academy will do this automatically!

The linked video below is a little over 30 minutes long. I highly recommend watching the entire video to learn how to create classes, get your students into your classes, set up assignments, and view student progress.

Below the video I will include a link to a pdf file of the presentation that was provided by Khan Academy.

Khan Academy Remote Learning Video

Khan Academy Remote Learning PDF

Here is a link to the Khan Academy Remote Learning PDF. You can also access this resource in pdf as well as other forms by following the link below the YouTube video, clicking on “File” and then “Download.”

Kudos to Khan Academy for providing a clear and effective way for teachers to continue to teach mathematics remotely as we all deal with the effects of the coronavirus. These are difficult times and we are sailing through uncharted waters.

I will add on to, or revise this blog post as needed, after I actually begin working with my students remotely. Please feel free to share any ideas, tips, or hints that would benefit your fellow teachers in the comments below. Comments are moderated so they may not appear right away.

God bless you as you teach mathematics and make a difference in the lives of your students – even from a distance.

Mark