Nearpod

What is Nearpod?

Nearpod is a website and app-based digital tool that lets teachers create slide-based learning resources that are interactive for students to engage with and learn from.

Nearpod can also use gamification of information to make learning more engaging and fun. It is also built to work well with lots of pre-existing tools, such as Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, and YouTube. Teachers can easily import media to make a lesson quickly and simply using already existing resources.

Make Lessons Interactive with Nearpod!

Step One:

Get started creating a lesson, video, or activity. Upload your favorite resources (PowerPoints, Google Slides, PDFs, videos). Or choose from 22,000+ ready-to-teach, customizable, standards-aligned premade lessons, videos, and activities from trusted educational publishers.

Step Two:

Customize lessons with 20+ formative assessments and dynamic media experiences. Check for student understanding and deepen engagement with Draw It, Polls, Drag & Drop, Open-Ended Questions, VR Field Trips, PhET Simulations, and more.

Step Three:

Visualize and support student understanding. Use insights from formative assessments and dynamic media features to guide your teaching and improve student outcomes. Adapt your instruction or address misconceptions on the fly during lessons based on feedback from real-time data.

Any Lesson, Any Format!

Live Participation

Control the pace of a lesson and let students participate on their own devices in-person or with video conferencing.

Student-Paced

Personalize instruction for individual students, small group assignments, or homework to differentiate and allow students to work at their own pace.

Front of Class

Watch a video as a class and stop to discuss key instructional moments using premade questions without devices.

Why Should Teachers use Nearpod?

Teachers should use Nearpod in their classrooms because it offers an engaging, interactive, and flexible way to deliver lessons. With features like live or self-paced lessons, quizzes, polls, and collaborative activities, Nearpod keeps students actively involved in their learning. It also supports diverse learning styles and needs by offering multiple content formats (text, video, VR, etc.) and accessibility features. Nearpod’s real-time feedback and data insights help teachers monitor progress and adjust instruction, making it a valuable tool for creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment.

Tutorials

Navigating Nearpod Homepage

Creating a Lesson

Accessing Nearpod Library

Launching a Lesson

Supporting Universal Design for Learning Pillars

ENGAGEMENT: Nearpod enhances student engagement by incorporating interactive activities such as polls, quizzes, and collaborative boards, which keep students actively involved in the learning process. The platform also offers gamified elements like Time to Climb, making lessons more exciting and motivating. Teachers can also allow students to choose from various content formats (videos, virtual field trips, etc.), appealing to diverse interests. For further engagement, Nearpod allows for both live lessons and self-paced learning, giving students flexibility to engage at their own pace. Collaborative features encourage peer interaction and teamwork, providing social learning opportunities.
REPRESENTATION: Nearpod supports multiple formats for content delivery, including text, audio, video, images, and interactive simulations. This variety ensures that information is accessible to diverse learners, whether they are visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners. The platform also provides accessibility features such as closed captions and immersive reader tools, helping students with disabilities access content more effectively. Additionally, Nearpod offers virtual reality experiences and 3D objects that bring lessons to life, offering unique ways to engage with the material. Teachers can easily customize lessons to meet specific learning needs, further enhancing content accessibility.
ACTION & EXPRESSION: Nearpod provides a variety of ways for students to demonstrate their understanding, including quizzes, drawing tools, open-ended responses, and collaborative boards. This flexibility allows students to express their learning in ways that align with their strengths. Teachers can offer real-time feedback during live sessions, helping students learn from their mistakes and progress. Nearpod also allows students to interact with content in a personalized way, whether by typing, drawing, or speaking. The platform enables differentiation, allowing teachers to tailor activities and content to meet the diverse needs of their students.

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