Khan Academy India Talent Search 2017

TL;DR

Khan Academy is calling for teaching talent in India to create educational videos, with a focus on math and science, to be used by millions of learners in India.

Transcript

• Hi I'm Sal Khan, founder of the Khan Academy, and I just wanted to let you know about our India Talent Search. As you might know Khan Academy we're a not for profit with a mission of providing a free world-class education for anyone anywhere. And to us it means that if you are a villager someplace and you don't have access to a formal school, tha... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥶 Khan Academy aims to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.
• 🇮🇴 The goal of the India Talent Search is to create content that aligns with the Indian syllabus, reaching millions of Indian learners.
• 👀 They are looking for passionate content creators in math and science, initially, but plan to expand to other subjects and languages.
• 🎮 The evaluation of videos will prioritize content depth and explanation, rather than fancy visuals.
• 🎓 The Talent Search offers an opportunity to contribute to the education of fellow citizens and help improve access to quality education in India.
• 😤 Winners of the Talent Search have the chance to work with Khan Academy India and be part of a team with a mission to educate tens of millions of young lives.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 The last date for submitting entries is December 17.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the purpose of Khan Academy's India Talent Search?

The India Talent Search aims to find teaching talent who can create educational videos that align with the Indian syllabus, helping millions of learners in India have access to quality education.

Q: What subjects are Khan Academy initially looking for content creators in?

Initially, Khan Academy is seeking content creators in math and science, but they plan to eventually expand to all subjects.

Q: What are the criteria for evaluating the videos?

Khan Academy will focus on content depth and explanation rather than fancy visuals or production value. Creativity and passion for education are prioritized.

Q: What opportunities does the Talent Search provide for content creators?

Content creators have the opportunity to contribute to the education of millions of learners in India, and there are chances to win prizes. Additionally, content creators will have the opportunity to improve their video-making skills.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Khan Academy is a non-profit organization that provides free education to anyone, anywhere.

• They are seeking teaching talent in India to create educational videos that align with the Indian syllabus.

• The content creators will have the opportunity to contribute to the education of millions of learners in India and have a chance to win prizes.