Khan Academy

Serves:  K-12, College admissions prep as well

  • Critiques: Not “real” education because some say videos aren’t as valuable as in person instruction. They are a non-profit organization that relies on donations and volunteers. They aim to be very student centered. “Our mission is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.”
  • Cost:  Free! “No ads, no subscriptions. We are a not‑for‑profit because we believe in a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We rely on our community of thousands of volunteers and donors. Learn more about getting involved today.”
  • Features: Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos for an array of topics and a personalized learning dashboard so students can study and learn at their own pace based on their needs. They provide instruction in math, science, computer programming, history, art history and more.
  • Benefits: Resources are translated into more than 36 languages including Spanish, French and Portuguese. Khan Academy is being used by millions of students from all over the world.