Khanmigo

Khanmigo

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An AI-powered tutor and teaching assistant from Khan Academy that guides students through learning with a Socratic approach and helps teachers with administrative tasks like generating lesson plans and rubrics.

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Tool Type

SaaS

Model Used

GPT-4 and proprietary AI models

Features

  • AI-powered Socratic tutoring for a range of subjects (math, science, humanities, etc.)
  • Writing coach for essays and assignments
  • Teacher tools for generating lesson plans, quizzes, and rubrics
  • Seamless integration with Khan Academy's extensive content library
  • Student data privacy and safety-focused design

Use Cases

  • Students getting help on homework and complex problems without being given the answer.
  • Teachers creating customized lesson plans and educational content in minutes.
  • Students improving their writing skills through AI-powered feedback and guidance.
  • Parents and students using it as an affordable alternative to human tutoring.

Reviews

Pros

  • Its guided learning approach is highly praised by educators for promoting critical thinking.
  • The teacher-focused tools are excellent for saving time on administrative tasks.
  • Developed by a trusted non-profit (Khan Academy), with a strong focus on privacy and safety.
  • Extremely affordable compared to the cost of a human tutor.

Cons

  • Some early users found the AI could struggle with advanced or very specific geometry problems.
  • The AI's guided approach can be frustrating for students who are just looking for a quick answer.
  • Like all AI, it can occasionally make mistakes or provide shallow responses.
  • Its effectiveness depends on the user's willingness to engage with the Socratic method.

Areas for Improvement

  • Improve the AI's accuracy and reliability, especially for complex math problems.
  • Expand the range of characters or personas the AI can adopt for a more engaging experience.
  • Continue to refine the user experience to address student frustration with the guided approach.

Pricing

Free for Teachers

Free
  • Access to teacher-focused AI tools
  • Basic lesson planning and rubric generation

For Learners

$4/per user/monthly
  • Full access to AI tutoring and writing coach features
  • Unlimited Socratic dialogue and problem-solving help

Capabilities

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Vision input
Primarily text-based AI.
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Voice
No voice commands or input.
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File upload
Supports file uploads for assignments and documents.
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Fine-tuning
No fine-tuning capabilities available.
✅
Memory
Remembers learning progress and conversation history.
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Mobile app
Web-based platform with mobile-responsive design.
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Code execution
Not designed for code execution.
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Real-time data
Real-time tutoring and feedback.
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Multi-modal
Primarily text-based, limited multi-modal capabilities.