Khan Academy and the Future of Education

Salman Khan discusses the growth and impact of Khan Academy, emphasizing its mission to provide free education globally. He highlights the transition from hedge funds to education, the expansion of Khan Academy, and future plans for global reach. Challenges in education, such as the skills gap and credentialing, are addressed, along with potential solutions. The conversation also covers monetization strategies, the importance of personalized learning, and the future of online education.

What was the initial reach of Khan Academy in terms of students per month?

• 10 million

• 1 million

• 500,000

• 6 million

Which foundations are partnering with Khan Academy for internationalization?

• MacArthur Foundation and Carnegie Corporation

• Rockefeller Foundation and Open Society Foundations

• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Ford Foundation

• Carlos Slim Foundation and Lemon Foundation

What is a major predictor of whether students will finish community college?

• Remedial Math requirement

• High school GPA

• SAT scores

• Extracurricular activities

What educational model does Khan Academy aim to move away from?

• Prussian model

• Project-based learning

• One-room schoolhouse

• Montessori method

What is the key to effective education according to Salman Khan?

• Group projects

• Mastery of concepts

• Frequent testing

• Memorization of facts

How does technology enable personalized instruction?

• By offering group study sessions

• By allowing students to learn at their own pace

• By providing standardized tests

• By focusing on rote learning

What is a significant benefit of interactive learning?

• Increased lecture time

• Larger class sizes

• Enhanced student engagement

• More homework assignments

What is a potential future development for Khan Academy?

• Eliminating online content

• Focusing solely on U.S. education

• Expanding to 50 million students

• Charging for all courses

What was Steve Jobs' original vision for the personal computer?

• A device for communication

• A platform for social media

• A treadmill for the brain

• A tool for gaming

What is the main goal of Khan Academy's mission statement?

• To focus on adult education

• To become the largest educational institution

• To offer paid premium courses

• To provide a free world-class education for anyone anywhere