Why Nearpod?
Nearpod is an exciting presentation and assessment tool for classrooms with multiple iPads available or in a 1:1 situation. Nearpod has two parts: an iPad app and a companion website. Students may access a presentation on their individual iPad via a pin code as it is running from the teacher's Nearpod app on their iPad. The instructor controls the presentation on the screens of students as the content is "pushed" to the ipads. The companion website is used to upload and create presentations that will later be accessed on the iPad by the teacher and/or students in the classroom or at home for review. Nearpod is easily shared via email to students or colleagues.
So why Nearpod you may ask? There are many presentation tools available but what makes Nearpod unique is that special interactive tools can be embedded right into the presentation. These tools allow opportunities for immediate feedback and long term data analysis. The figure below includes the types of interactive features that are available:
So why Nearpod you may ask? There are many presentation tools available but what makes Nearpod unique is that special interactive tools can be embedded right into the presentation. These tools allow opportunities for immediate feedback and long term data analysis. The figure below includes the types of interactive features that are available:
In this Pinterest board, you will find many Nearpod presentations for viewing and downloading for your own use. Take a look at some examples before moving on with the lesson. In topic 4.2 you will view a short tutorial on getting started with Nearpod.