Comparative analysis of the Khan Academy virtual college course to improve new students’ academic performance in Faculty of Engineering

Abstract

The low performance of the engineering student is an underlying problem in mathematics subjects, derived from the various situations that surround the student and for which he is exposed to school dropout. However, there are technological learning tools (Khan Academy), which, if well implemented and in a timely manner, at the beginning of their higher education, help to improve the understanding of mathematical and logical concepts in the field of basic sciences and mathematics. especially in the latter, because it contributes greatly to the formation of the Engineer. The comparative analysis of the Virtual College Preparatory Course implemented in the Khan Academy platform over a period of 4 years was carried out, which shows the evolution of the new student, as well as the results with the comparative analysis of the diagnostic and final exam obtained each year. It is notorious reservation of young new students to make use of the various educational platforms on the Internet, however, the comparison suggests a positive impact by the use of these, with the appropriate guidance and experience.