
My problem though is I don’t know where to begin. As someone who struggles with math, the Khan Academy would seem perfect for me.

(Interesting use of language here by the Khan Academy: why not teacher or tutor or instructor? Is there a difference in Salman Khan’s mind, and if so, what is it?) Bean’s main criticism is that the interface and navigation for coaches is poor, especially compared to the student interface. The focus is mainly on k-12, supporting home schooling or providing additional support for students outside (and sometimes inside) school.īean has a number of criticisms from the point of view of a ‘coach’. The Khan Academy has a library of over 3,000 videos covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and 315 practice exercises, all free.

(2012) Wrath of Khan?: Deconstructing the online learning academy Detroit Web 2.0 Examiner, March 12Įric Bean is an educator who has signed up as a coach/volunteer for the Khan Academy.
