KA Lite is a light-weight web server for viewing and interacting with core Khan Academy content (videos and exercises) without needing an Internet connection.
Khan Academy’s core mission is to
“provide a free world-class education for anyone anywhere”, and as 70%
of the world’s population is without access to the
internet,
primarily in the developing world, providing an alternative delivery
mechanism for Khan Academy content is key to fulfilling this mission.
KA Lite is a lightweight
Django web app for serving core
Khan Academy content (videos and exercises) from a local server, with
points and progress-tracking, without needing internet connectivity.
Primary use cases include:
For servers/computer labs located in remote schools, which
could be slowly syncing with a central server over a cell/satellite
network or via USB keys.
In correctional facilities and other environments where providing
educational materials is of value, but users cannot be given general
internet access.
Mobile school “vans”, which transport a server and multiple
laptops/tablets between a number of schools (or orphanages, community
centers, etc) in remote communities on a rotating basis, and syncing
up with a central database (to download new content and upload
analytics) when in an area with internet connectivity.
The KA Lite sourcecode itself is open-source MIT
licensed, and the other included
software and content is licensed as described in the
LICENSE
file. Please note that KA Lite is not officially affiliated with, nor
maintained by, Khan Academy, but rather makes use of Khan Academy’s open
API and Creative Commons content, which may only be used for
non-commercial purposes.
