Khan Academy is a big deal in online learning, with lots of free videos and courses. As homeschooling gains popularity, the question arises of whether Khan Academy can serve as a primary resource for a complete curriculum.
Pros and Cons of Using Khan Academy
Pros:
- Personalization: Khan Academy allows for a level of personalization not found in traditional programs. You can tailor the program to your child’s needs by searching by subject, age group, or subject area.
- Math Lessons: Khan Academy’s math lessons are well-suited for a variety of ages and allow for self-pacing and customization. They can serve as a full homeschool math curriculum, offering content for grade levels with infinite practice problems.
- Free Resources: All of Khan Academy’s videos, articles, and practice questions are free for anyone to use.
Cons:
- Not Accredited: While Khan Academy lessons are great supplements, they are not accredited as a full homeschooling program.
- Possibly Incomplete: They may not be reliable enough for a full classroom curriculum, but parents can still use it as a resource or even as a full math curriculum.
Self-Pacing and Customizable Learning
Khan Academy allows for students to self-pace through material and scales material based on student progress, offering a flexible approach that is difficult to replicate in traditional classrooms. Students can also be linked to “coaches” who can track student progress and intervene when needed.
Conclusion and Support Available
You have seen how you can use Khan Academy to homeschool your child. If you find this process daunting, don’t worry. Excellent Home Classes offer both in-house tuition and online tuition for students of all levels and in all subjects.