MIT+K12 Collaborates with Khan Academy
From Ian Waitz
In April, MIT launched MIT+K12—an initiative in which MIT students produce short videos teaching basic concepts in science and engineering. The videos are aimed at K12 students and are accessible through a dedicated MIT website and YouTube channel. MIT+K12 is a collaboration with Khan Academy, a popular not-for-profit educational site founded by an MIT alumnus. “We wanted to help inspire young people to change the world through engineering and science and realized that the 10,000 superstar students we have at MIT are uniquely positioned to do that,” says Ian A. Waitz, dean of the School of Engineering and the Jerome C. Hunsaker, Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics. “Our students have responded with all the energy and enthusiasm we knew they would. We worked with them to design the program, and the results are fantastic. “Starting with a library of 35 videos, the program will embark on a series of production phases over the summer. Stay tuned for more results in the fall.

Ian Waitz is dean of the MIT School of Engineering.

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