Khan Academy

Khan Academy, modeled after computer gaming, uses YouTube videos to cover a wide range of subjects, including math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. It includes practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. Content covers very basic through highly advanced. Teachers should ensure that claimed content is ABE eligible.

Please note that time spent using AI tools Khanmigo or Writing Coach is NOT eligible for distance learning proxy hours.

• Web-based: Yes
• Available on tablets/smart phones: Yes
• Note: Starts at a very basic level so could be used with nearly everyone who has an understanding of the English language.

• Use this form to calculate actual proxy hours.
• Proxy Hours Equivalent/Criteria for Awarding Proxy Hours: Clocktime, as per timeout setting provided by publisher; multiply the amount of clocktime recorded by 1.25, to account for teacher coordination with learner, and round to nearest quarter hour. Note that reports show time spent in MINUTES, not hours.
• Proxy Hour Documentation: Report from data management system.
• Khan Academy includes some AI tools: Khanmigo and Writing Coach. Khanmigo is free for teachers, but requires a paid subscription for learners. Writing Coach is currently free for both teachers and learners. These tools offer new and interesting possibilities for teachers and learners, and teachers may decide to have learners work with these tools during or outside of class time. However, time spent using Khanmigo or Writing Coach is NOT eligible for distance learning proxy hours. Before entering proxy hours for Khan Academy, please check learners’ activity overview and subtract any time spent working with Khanmigo or Writing Coach.
  • You can learn more about Khanmigo here and register to attend an AI Playgroup here.

• Khan Academy Quick Start Guide (created by Hubbs Center staff, SPCLC)
• Mobile Apps: iOs and Android
• How to run the student activity report and collect proxy hours for Khan Academy screencast 

Micro-Learning Videos for MN ABE teachers (created by Melissa Brusacorum, AEOA)

1. Creating your Khan Academy teacher account and classes
2. Assigning courses and lessons to learners
3. How learners create accounts and join classes (on a computer)
4. How learners join a class in the Khan Academy app (smartphone)
5. How learners begin assignments in the app (smartphone)
6. Viewing learners’ progress and time for DL proxy hour reporting