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Regular testing and feedback improve student performancePsychology professors at the University of Texas at Austin administered personalized in-class quizzes at the beginning of every class, followed up with instant results on incorrectly answered questions. They found the students attended classes more regularly, performed better in the course, and the achievement gap between different social classes reduced.
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Khan Academy partners with Comcast to Close Digital and Educational DivideIn order to reach millions of students, MOOC platform Khan Academy has partnered with Comcast, the American Internet Service Provider to deliver free educational content. This combination of low-cost internet & free, world-class education helps low-income families.