[JesseK]

This seems reasonable, but would still be limited to schools who are already the most likely to succeed due to integration of technology. To really get that 3,200 students/day dropout rate down, we'd have to focus on doing this in school that are well below average in the usual metrics. Typically those schools do not have a high enough percentage of students that have access to the technology in order to mandate students view an online video at home. Thus, the goal presented in the infographic of 'flipping the classroom' will be a pipe dream until that issue is addressed (just like many, many other great education ideas).

If the videos are short enough (5-10 minutes), then why not just show them at the beginning of class and then proceed with the interactive activities from there?

It also sounds like a good partnership and strategy for the Khan Academy to generate revenue to sustain & expand their online lectures.