Khan Academy
A non-profit educational organization providing free, world-class education through online courses, practice exercises, and AI-powered tutoring.
Price: Freemium
Description
Khan Academy is a renowned non-profit offering free online courses and learning materials across a vast array of subjects, from math and science to humanities and test prep. It provides interactive exercises, instructional videos, and personalized learning dashboards. Recently, Khan Academy has integrated AI-powered features like "Khanmigo," an AI tutor and teaching assistant that offers personalized help, answers questions, and guides students through problems without giving direct answers. It serves students of all ages, teachers, and parents, aiming to provide a free, high-quality education globally. Its unique value is its comprehensive, free content combined with adaptive learning and AI assistance.
How to Use
1.Create a free account on Khan Academy.org.
2.Browse courses by subject (e.g., Math, Science, Arts & Humanities, Test Prep).
3.Select a course and start learning through videos, articles, and practice exercises.
4.Utilize "Khanmigo" (if available and subscribed) as your AI tutor to ask questions, get hints, and discuss concepts.
5.Track your progress on your personalized dashboard and earn mastery points.
6.Teachers can create classes, assign content, and monitor student progress.
Use Cases
Online course learningTest prep (SAT, AP)Personalized tutoringSkill masteryMath and science educationHumanities learning
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extensive library of high-quality, free educational content.
- Covers a wide range of subjects for all ages.
- AI-powered tutor (Khanmigo) offers personalized, adaptive learning.
- Engaging exercises and progress tracking.
- Non-profit mission focused on free education access.
Cons
- Khanmigo access might be limited or require a separate subscription/donation.
- Relies heavily on video format, which may not suit all learners.
- No formal accreditation for course completion.
Pricing
Free:
Access to all core courses, videos, articles, and practice exercises
Personalized learning dashboards
Khanmigo (AI Tutor):
Requires a separate subscription, often part of a pilot or donation-based program
Currently, a subscription is $4/month (billed annually at $48/year) as a "membership" to support the non-profit and access Khanmigo
This membership also supports the free offerings
Free Trial: Khanmigo may offer a limited trial period
The core platform is always free
Refund Policy: For Khanmigo memberships, typically within a certain period if unsatisfied, check specific terms.
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