Why Khan Academy will be using “skills to proficient” to measure learning outcomes (and you should too!)
The success of educational technology must be measured not only by time spent on a platform but also by learning. But learning is not always straightforward to measure. Khan Academy is designed based on principles of mastery learning, which encourages learners to engage in instruction and practice until they reach high levels of success in practice and assessment activities before moving on to the next skill. Our previous studies suggest that spending 30+ minutes per week on Khan is associated with better learning outcomes Our most recent research indicates that beyond time spent, focusing on getting skills to proficient or higher is associated with success on an external learning assessment.