Nearpod

Nearpod is a free, interactive online teaching tool.  Common Sense Media says:
"Teachers can use Nearpod effectively in the classroom to support student learning in a variety of ways. Give students opportunities for interaction and immediate feedback by having them draw on a map, respond to a poll question, post to a collaboration board, or take a multiple-choice quiz. Bring the world to your classroom by incorporating virtual reality and 360° views into your slides. Help students review key concepts through watching videos or reviewing notes. Teach elementary and middle school students how to use technology effectively, or use high-quality BBC videos to enhance lessons..."
With Nearpod you can:
  • Create interactive lessons in minutes: Integrate already made Slides, PowerPoints, photos, videos, etc. into one lesson
  • Easily download pre-made lessons by using the Explore tool
  • Synchronize and control lessons (think Kahoot)
  • Evaluate students responses live or after the lesson
  • Give every student a voice (ie those kids who never want to raise their hands)
It's really simple to throw documents and resources you already use into a Nearpod lesson.  Students can join your lesson using a special code.  You decide whether or not you want students to participate as a whole-group, or self-paced as part of an independent or station assignment. If you want students to use the "Draw" option, consider using the Wacom tablets.

Here is a tutorial on how to use the site:


If you're an avid reader of this blog, you may think this sounds a lot like Pear Deck.  While they are very similar, here is an article discussing a few differences.

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