Khanmigo by Khan Academy
Developed by Khan Academy’s Khan Labs, Khanmigo is a tool that’s designed to act like a tutor and a teaching assistant. Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, it is an experimental AI interface that can be used for various educational tasks. These include getting help with math, preparing for exams, learning computer programming, practicing vocabulary words, and even conducting a simulated interview with a historical figure.
Moreover, Khanmigo doesn’t just give students the answers — instead, it encourages learning by asking thought-provoking and open-ended questions.
The tool has the potential to reduce the burden on teachers by assisting with time-consuming administrative tasks. For instance, it could help in writing lesson plans, creating lesson hooks, and writing exit tickets.
There is also interest in tailoring the system to provide teachers with a snapshot of student progress on Khan Academy at any moment, which could help them identify students who need extra support.
As a nonprofit organization, Khan Academy’s primary focus is on students, teachers, and administrators. Everyone can join Khanmigo’s waitlist to get access as soon as it’s available to the general public.
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What are the key features? ⭐
- Tutoring and assistance: Khanmigo is intended to function as both a tutor and a teaching assistant, helping students learn and teachers manage their administrative tasks.
- Different learning applications: Khanmigo can assist students in various areas, like practicing math, preparing for exams, learning new vocabulary words, and learning computer programming.
- Simulated interactions: The tool can also engage in simulated interactions, such as interviewing a historical figure or debating a topic. Plus, it promotes learning by asking thought-provoking and open-ended questions.
- Teacher support: Khanmigo can support teachers by aiding in creating lesson plans, writing lesson hooks, creating exit tickets, and helping with time-consuming administrative tasks.
- Everyone can join: While the primary users of Khanmigo are students and teachers, the general public is invited to join a waitlist to test the tool, as well.
Who is it for? 🤔
Examples of what you can use it for 💭
- Bring one-on-one tutoring to everyone
- Empower educators with modern AI tools
- Learn to code with your very own AI tutor
- Learn other subjects by interacting with an AI tutor
Pros & Cons ⚖️
- One-on-one tutoring for the entire world
- It could also help teachers with administrative tasks
- Helping create more programmers, who are in demand
- Limited availability
