I have received great feedback for my last post about Khan Academy. Comments mostly provided me with a more holistic view of the educational platform, especially since they allowed me to consider the downsides of such an approach. The following statements briefly summarize the feedback I received:
- Individualized learning also has its challenges, as students may be unable to keep in check with their own learning and may overestimate their understanding and knowledge of a particular topic.
- Educational platforms like Khan Academy, although claiming to provide individualized learning, actually do not achieve this fully as their actions are driven by algorithms. Hence, Khan Academy may not be as individualized and customizable as we would like to believe.
- Khan Academy videos are comprehensive and informative, but there have also been comments that the content is not as accurate.