Nearpod helps make any lesson interactive whether in the classroom or virtually.  A teacher can create interactive presentations that can contains formative assessments, such as quizzes, polls, videos, and collaborative boards.   

Nearpod can be used as a individual activity outside of class or can be used during class. It is used a Google slide add on or you can present from the website (again going through Google slides).

How It Can Be Used:  NearPod can be used to:

1.  create powerful presentations.  Simply use PowerPoint presentations or Google Slides as the basis on which you can add materials

2. allow for personalized instruction

3. serve as a repository for resources

4. provide live formative assessments (either F2F in class or virtually)

5. provide self-assessments for students

6. produce reports for faculty to measure understanding

(Source:  "NearPod in the Classroom")

COST:  NearPod basic program is free for faculty.  Contact your department head and Shawn Dach for more information regarding a more advanced NearPod account.