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Education

mbperrin

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15. Thank you.

Reply to HiPointDem (Reply #9)

Tue Jan 15, 2013, 08:29 PM

Jan 2013

Well-managed classes definitely include participation from everyone and in an appropriate manner.

I always explain wait time to my high schoolers as well.

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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