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Nearpod is a cloud based interactive tool that allows real time interactions with the audience like between teacher and students in a classroom.
It can be used to create engaging presntations,polls, quizzes, open end questions, collaborative boards, drawing activities, worksheets etc.
It is particularly convinient for teachers as it has a library of pre-made lesson plans on various topics. It makes the classroom instantly active and alive with increased focus and student engagement.
It is easy to implement on devices like laptops, smartphone, tablets etc. In my classroom I have used it mostly with i-pads, probably twice a month but it can used more frequently specially for younger age groups.
I have it integrated with google classroom, which makes it very quick and easy to share the content with students. The accessibility to students is far greater as would have been otherwise. One can also choose options like self paced learning or live participation depending on teaching style. It also helps teachers to track real time progress of students and provide feedback.
The software can otherwise be used in meetings, seminars etc, to interact with a larger group of audience, collect data and instant polls.
I haven't tried VR experiences but it is possible to virtually visit museums, mars surface using nearpod.
In this digital era of learning, it is a very useful classroom tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
While there is a free version of nearpod, it has limited facilities and daily usage limits. For wider functionalities and greater storage one needs to pay a suitable amount for the software which may not be budget friendly for schools.
The user would need a digital device and stable internet connection to use this app and for some activities involving written work, the students use a suitable pen for devices like ipad, which further adds to the cost unless the digital infrastructure is already available.
New users may take sometime to learn the software and explore all its functionalities. Sometimes managing lessons in real time can also be challenging as all learners might not be a same familiar level in using the platform.
While it can be used for interactive lessons and provide real time reports, there is a limited funtionality when it comes to report analysis.
Despite the downsides, it is a very useful, interactive and fun tool! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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I have been using Nearpod since the pandemic. I like how they have lessons ready for your disposal. You can narrow it down to a subject and grade level. There are full blown lessons or guides that help you with the lesson you already creating. Most lessons are customizable so you don't have to use everything the provided lesson has. You have the option for it to be student paced or for them to follow allong with you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Not all lessons are customizable specially the full blown lessons that Nearpod provides. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nearpod allows me to save prep time and lesson creation time. Standard aligned lessons pre-made lessons are available and able to be edited and changed based on my student's learning needs. Adding Virtual Field Trips, Surveys, collaborative boads or quizzes keep students engaged and learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The free Silver level only has 100 MB Storage and
40 student are able to join per lesson. All other levels cost money. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Allows students to work individually and work with the class. It is also a great way to collect data on students, the number of tools available to individualize lessons to meet the needs of one's students is vast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The teacher/educator format is not easy to use. It is very difficult to figure out and I still do not fully grasp how to use some of the tools and how they interact with Google Slides. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nearpod is easy to uase and access from any platform. My studnets can use it on their phones, ipad, or chromebooks. You can also use the nearpod over and over and share it with other teachers! It is easy to use and intergrate with students and adults alike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nearpod is a bit clunky sometimes and has a limited amount of templates that can be used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nearpod works well with another product (NGPF) that I use a lot. I often find that NGPF offers lessons with nearpod. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I feel that another ap that I have (edpuzzle) is a lot more flexible and has more ways to edit my videos Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nearpod makes it so easy to make presentations interactive for students or viewers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nearpod's organization of its libraries can be a bit confusing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like that there are so many great lessons and activities already created that are available for teachers to choose from. It is also user-friendly and easy to add to any lesson plan! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
There's not much I dislike about this learning resource. The only thing I can say is that I have found that Nearpod is not always easy for every student to interact with the lesson. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
