Nearpod's Digital Citizenship Lesson Library
Nearpod + UEN have partnered to bring Digital Citizenship and Literacy (DCL) to your classroom. The DCL content package is Nearpod’s most popular and has over 400+ lessons that meet computer science and digital citizenship initiatives. The DCL lessons are modeled from the Gradual Release of Responsibility and Guided Inquiry instructional frameworks. An extra benefit of the DCL package is that the entire lesson library has been translated into Spanish. Check out the links below to find the perfect lesson for your classroom!
Digital Citizenship: Create a positive school culture around safe and appropriate technology use; be proactive about preparing students to adhere to acceptable use policies
Evaluating Media: Support strong research habits and source identification; ensure a critical lens when evaluating information online; or pair with Digital Citizenship for deeper application of skills
Technology Applications: Prepare for class projects and essays by pre-teaching tech skills; remediate technology skills and vocabulary; and provide required skills for 21st-Century jobs
Coding: Meet state and district coding initiatives; help any teacher feel like a coding and computer science expert; or start an after-school club
Evaluating Media: Support strong research habits and source identification; ensure a critical lens when evaluating information online; or pair with Digital Citizenship for deeper application of skills
Keyboarding: Encourage faster and more effective typing skills, encourage students to see and improve their accuracy and WPM
Home Row K-12:
Additional resources to help you dive into all parts of Nearpod:
What does Digital Literacy Really Look Like? Read-up on strategies from the Nearpod Blog on how to create a lasting digital literacy culture in your classroom.
Nearpod Best Practices: Use this quick guide to ensure you’re maximizing Nearpod in your classroom.
Weekly Current Events lesson: Each week Nearpod creates a ready-to-use current events lesson. Use this weekly lesson to empower students to engage with and discuss what’s happening in the world around them.
Nearpod Educators Facebook Page: Join Nearpod’s popular Facebook group! Teachers from all over the country post tips, ideas, and collaborate to use Nearpod in creative ways.