Why Sal Khan't: On Learning by Making but Teaching by Telling
Summary
This essay critiques Sal Khan’s approach to AI-driven tutoring, arguing that learning succeeds when students actively make and explore, not merely receive explanations. It frames Khan’s work through Dewey’s four impulses—inquire, construct, express, communicate—and contrasts it with Khanmigo’s focus on delivery over journey, urging edtech to design experiences that engage students in meaningful, purposeful making.