Khan/Koller Review

Khan Academy

1. When you visited the site, was it something you envisioned using yourself? 

When visiting the site I really enjoyed the flow of it. Everything was organized and easy to find. I definitely envision myself using this site, it looks very helpful.

2. Is it something you could imagine encouraging your students to use? 

I would definitely encourage my students to use Khan Academy. It gives them a different teaching style to learn from.

3. After perusing some of the videos on the site, did you think they were easy to follow and learn from?

I thought that the videos were easy to follow and learn from. I learned something new just from browsing through the videos. I believe the videos are clear and helpful.

4. Do you believe that Salman Khan is right when he says that in the future, we will rely more on "credentialing" through the use of online courses? Do you think this style of education makes learning more accessible for more students? If so, why? If not, Why?

I believe Salman Khan is right when he said that in the future we will rely more on credentialing through the use of online courses. I do believe that this style of education makes learning more accessible for more students because students have access to it online. In case they did not understand in class lectures they can use online for help.

Coursera

1. When you explore the coursera course offerings, what course looks most interesting to you?

One course that interested me while browsing through the site is the iOS App Development with swift specialization.

2. Does Columbus State accept Coursera transfer credits?

Columbus State does not accept Coursera transfer credits.

3. Do Coursera courses appear to be more challenging or more interesting thank those you've experienced before? If yes, why? If not, why? Either way, could your opinion have something to do with WHO is teaching the Coursera courses?

Coursera courses appear to be more interesting than I have experienced because it allows you to access the lectures whenever also helps you throughout the lecture and quizzes you mid-lecture. I don't think my opinion can have something to do with who is teaching the course.

4. Do you think that MOOCs (massive open online courses) are the "wave of the future"? How do you think MOOCs might change the way a student like you would receive their education?

I do think that MOOCs are the wave of the future. I think it will change the way a student can receive their education by helping college student benefit from taking online courses.