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Education

naaman fletcher

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6. Of course,

Reply to proud2BlibKansan (Reply #5)

Sun Nov 25, 2012, 12:00 PM

Nov 2012

but what is going on is innovation. Right now Khan et. all have pioneered the free courses. I guarantee others are now figuring out how to take that content and bring the more complete experience that you seek. It will probably even evolve to a pay model where real instructor lead courses revolve around the content.

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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