How to use TEKS-aligned unit guides on Khan Academy
About this video
Jennifer, Khan Academy's Texas Professional Learning Specialist, introduces the unit guides in the new TEKS-aligned courses. She explains what the guides contain (key concepts, skills, objectives, standards, teaching tips, common misconceptions and best practices), how to find them through the Explore section, and what to check if the TEKS courses do not appear.
You'll be able to
- explain what a TEKS-aligned unit guide is and who it is for.
- describe the steps to find a unit guide on Khan Academy.
- list the kinds of information each unit guide includes.
- fix the problem of not seeing the TEKS courses by setting location to Texas.
Key words
- TEKS
- The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, the state standards that say what students in Texas should learn.
- Unit guide
- A resource that outlines the key concepts, skills, objectives and standards for each unit of a course.
- Standards-aligned
- Content that is designed to match the learning goals set out in official standards.
- Common misconception
- A mistaken idea that many students tend to hold about a topic.
Transcript
- Hello, I'm Jennifer, the Texas Professional Learning Specialist with Khan Academy, and a former classroom teacher just like you. I am excited to introduce you to the unit guides, available in our new TEKS aligned courses. These guides are designed to support educators, in navigating the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills, or TEKS, while utilizing Khan Academy.
So, what exactly are unit guides? These comprehensive resources, outline the key concepts and skills for each unit, ensuring that your instruction is aligned with the TEKS standards. They provide a clear roadmap, for both teaching and learning, making it easier to track progress and understand expectations.
Locating these unit guides is simple. First, login to your Khan Academy account, once you're on the homepage, navigate to the explore section. Here, you will find a list of our TEKS aligned courses. Select the course you're interested in, and you'll see a variety of units.
Click on any unit, and you'll find the unit guides linked right there. Each guide includes a detailed overview of each unit's lessons, that highlight objectives, standards, teaching tips, common misconceptions, and best practices. TEKS's unit guides are designed to support you, the teacher, in implementing Khan Academy's rigorous, standards aligned content in your classroom.
These guides focus on practical strategies, helping you focus on what matters most, making a meaningful impact, on your students' learning experience, while staying aligned with your state standards. Not seeing the new TEKS courses? Make sure your location and settings, is set to Texas.
Explore the unit guides today, and enhance your teaching and learning experience on Khan Academy. Together, we can make education accessible and effective, for everyone here in Texas, happy learning. (bright music)
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