In my Money, Banking, and Finance class, students have been working on completing International Trade Matrix problems. This skill requires use of division and then application of two economic concepts: opportunity cost and comparative advantage. I've provided students with objective and task lists for days they are not with me in class. Days students are in the learning commons they work independently, reading assigned texts and watching appropriate Khan Academy videos. On classroom days, they are with me and we focus on problem solving activities.
What I've noticed is this:
-Many students are producing results. With the clear guidelines and instructor access on the classroom days, most students are applying the skills successfully.
-A mixture of Khan videos and supplemental material is proving useful at producing correct answers and students demonstrating understanding.
-The on/off model may not be the best for some students. The beauty of this model is that I'm able to help them individually or in small groups on off days. I'm having students who would like extra clarification work with me in mini study sessions on Student Learning Commons days.
Our next exam is in 2-3 weeks, my next post will address how this adjusted mini study session structure is working.
Teachers from The Meadows School in Las Vegas reflect on using Khan Academy and other online resources to enhance learning in their classrooms.
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