Project Nº: 2024-1-PL01-KA220-SCH-000256498

Nearpod

nearpod

Brief Description

Nearpod is an interactive learning platform designed to engage students through multimedia presentations, interactive activities, and real-time assessments. It enables educators to create or import lessons and enhance them with polls, quizzes, videos, virtual reality (VR) experiences, and more.

Key Features/Functionality

  • Interactive presentations combining slides, videos, quizzes, polls, and virtual reality
  • Real-time student participation and feedback during live sessions
  • Embedded formative assessments (e.g., open-ended questions, multiple choice, drawing tools)
  • Collaborative boards for brainstorming and peer input
  • Detailed progress tracking and reporting tools for mentors
  • Integration with Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, and LMS platforms (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.)
  • Works on tablets, phones, and computers
  • "Student-paced" and "Live participation" modes for flexibility

Pedagogical Application

  • Use polls and open-ended questions to build rapport and encourage participation.
  • Guide mentees through goal-setting with visual prompts, videos, and reflection slides.
  • Include mood check-ins and quick assessments to monitor wellbeing and progress.
  • Use collaborate boards and drawing tools to support creative expression.
  • Scaffold language development with visual aids, audio, and Immersive Reader (BICS & CALP).
  • Assign student-paced lessons for flexibility in asynchronous mentoring.
  • Promote active engagement and personalized support in every session.
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