Khan Academy In Center Of Education Technology Debate

In a 2,000-word profile of Khan Academy founder Sal Khan, USA Today (5/30, Cava) reports that his digital math lessons are "a revolution" which has "managed to win fans worldwide and goad skeptical educators." The piece describes Khan's background and the evolution of his academy, noting that his "simply narrated, faceless home videos on everything from algebra to French history have been viewed half a billion times. Last year, a number of schools began 'flipping' their classrooms, having students study Khan videos by night and do homework with teachers by day. In the process, Khan has fueled the debate over tech's growing influence on education while garnering the support of powerful friends."