Nearpod
Why Should I Use Nearpod?
Nearpod is a more interactive version of PowerPoint and Google Slides. It’s perfect for classroom use because there are reports available that show student activity for a particular lesson. Nearpod maybe modified to fit all teaching needs, and it is a great tool for increasing classroom engagement. All teachers should use Nearpod since it is easy to use, engages students in lessons, and can be used for any subject.
What can I do with Nearpod?
When you create your own Nearpod or use a prebuilt Nearpod, there are many features that you can add to a presentation. Polls may be inserted to test student’s comprehension. Likewise, singular questions or quizzes may also be added to assess knowledge retention. There are also less traditional was of testing if the students were paying attention such as memory tests or sharing boards. Sharing boards may also be used as a collaborative space as well as think-pair-shares.
How to Use Nearpod
You can create a Nearpod account with your own Google account. From there you can explore lessons or create your own lesson. Students join with a unique code to your presentation. Once they join, you can see a roster of students, so it is great for tracking who is participating in the activity. You can teach at your own pace or at the pace of the students. You pick!
Gold Edition Perks
Upgrade to gold edition for: “Get more storage, bigger lessons, more students and extra features. Teachers especially like adding to their lessons: Web Page, Virtual Field Trips, Video, and Fill in the blanks”
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How to Make your Own Nearpod
Making your own Nearpod presentation is super easy. You can take one that is already created, and edit it to fit your personal classroom needs or keep it if you like the exact presentation. If you do not find one that fits your objectives, then you can simply start from scratch and make your own. There is also an upgrade, Gold Edition, that allows for more storage, bigger lessons, more students, and extra features such as: adding web pages, virtual field trips, fill in the blanks, and videos.