Nearpod opens up so many possibilities for teachers to engage students with technology. This is the first app I learned how to use on our ipads to teach a lesson. Our librarian used it first. It is fun and easy to work with! It does require teacher input.
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Community Review for Nearpod
Cassandra F.
Garfield Elementary School
Olympia WA, US
My Take
I liked how I could integrate this app into any content area I wanted to. It would be nice if the audio files were easier to play in the self-paced mode. I gave each of my students headphones. However, the audio was glitchy. It worked sometimes.
How I Use It
I used it to introduce vocabulary in an indigenous language. My 2nd grade students saw the picture of a wild berry on their ipad. I included audio files. They were able to click on the audio file to listen to the word in Lushootseed. At the end of the presentation, they tested their knowledge with a matching game.
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Katelyn A.
Teacher
Crossland High School
Temple Hills, MD
August 11, 2023
Engaging and easy to use for students
I think this is a great tool for me to use in my classroom. I loved how it works in real time to give feedback and monitor the progress that students are making. The only thing I didn't like about nearpod is that you have to pay for more than 40 students to the in the class at one time. While this will not be a problem for me personally, I can see this being an issue for larger classes in a college setting.
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Alison B.
Family Coordinator and Academic tutor
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln, MA
May 24, 2023
A teacher's best friend
Contrary to Rich B's take, I have always experienced speedy and responsive customer service whether I have been state side or abroad. Nearpod lessons are relevant, engaging, and flexible. Students love the lessons I have presented . The library is extensive, and helps differentiate lessons improving student engagement.
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Rich B.
Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
November 7, 2022
Terrible Customer Service
My overall opinion is that greed supersedes fairness with Nearpod. Do Not Give them your credit card info. They will abuse it.
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