Salman Khan is the creator of Khan Academy, a not-for-profit educational institution embracing a forward-thinking innovative approach to helping people learn.

In Media 2-1, we are going to watch and listen to Salman Khan describe his reasons for creating Khan Academy, the way it works, and his vision for its future. Work with a partner and ensure your understanding of the meaning and use of the following vocabulary:

TED Talk

Salman Khan talks about reinventing education

TED Talk

Salman Khan talks about reinventing education

You will write a summary of what you hear in the video. As you watch the video, take notes on the following subjects in a document or on a piece of paper. You will refer to your notes in Part Three.

  • Why Salman Khan first started making videos.
  • The benefits of videos over live instruction.
  • How the Khan Academy's exercises work.
  • The structure of lessons on Khan Academy.
  • How teachers are using Khan Academy.
  • The vision for the future of Khan.

Exercise

Summarize what you heard in the video. Make sure to touch on the above points. Write your summary in a Google Document.

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