{"id":4602,"date":"2021-02-04T07:31:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T12:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?p=4602"},"modified":"2021-02-03T10:25:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T15:25:07","slug":"tech-tool-of-the-month-nearpod-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2021\/02\/tech-tool-of-the-month-nearpod-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Tool of the Month: Nearpod – Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Part 1 of this blog<\/a>, we introduced you to <\/a>Nearpod<\/a> and discussed the application of both the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to help you integrate Nearpod into your instruction. Today\u2019s post offers detailed instructions for how to use this tool and shares classroom use ideas by subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If Nearpod is new to you, get ready to be amazed. This tool is powerful and highly engaging. When you arrive at the site, click Join for Free.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are wondering what is included in the free account, here are the highlights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you click Sign up for Free<\/strong>, you will be directed to log in using your Google or Office 365 account. You can also sign up using your email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A great place to begin your exploration of this tool is at the Nearpod Library. Here you will find thousands of lessons and videos all ready to go. You can search by standards, grade, subject, or state. You can also search for only lessons, only videos, or both. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is an example of a search of lessons for math in grade 3 with Pennsylvania standards (which are Common Core). All of these lessons are editable to be used as you wish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This example shows a search for videos for high school social studies. Notice the videos come from a variety of sources. Some are created by Nearpod, while others are created by the BBC, TED-Ed, and many other companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you click to view a video or lesson, this is what you will see. The image below shows an example of a video. You can see the types of embedded activities (this one has multiple choice questions and open-ended questions) and can add the video to your library, click Teach<\/strong> to use it immediately, or preview the contents. Notice the small chat feature in the bottom right side. This is a great way to contact Nearpod with additional questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you click the Teach<\/strong> button, you have three options. Live Participation <\/strong>allows the teacher to control the pace on their device while students respond to questions on their own devices. This means that teachers decide when to advance the slides\/activities. Another option is to use Student-Paced<\/strong>, which allows students to work whenever needed and at their own speed. Front of Class<\/strong> allows teachers to present from their device for the class to view (rather than students seeing the presentation on their own devices).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you don\u2019t want to use an already-created Nearpod lesson or video, you can click the Create<\/strong> button on the upper right side and create your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you click Create<\/strong>, you have the option to create lessons, videos, or lessons that use Google Slides. Click whichever you would like to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You will be taken to a blank page where you can add your content, update the title, drag and drop files, and create. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you add content, you have many options. For example, you can add video, web content, VR field trips, audio, and much more (see image below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are also many activities to choose from, including matching pairs, quizzes, adding a Flipgrid, using a collaborative board, Draw It, and many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you would like to add a VR field trip, Nearpod has many ready-to-go options for you to use. Type what you\u2019re hoping to find in the search box. Click on the video preview image to add, and then click Done<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After you add the video, notice the stops (indicated by blue circles) on the video stream. Each stop lists the activity shared at that break. For example, this one is a multiple-choice question. These activities may be edited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is the view when you click to create a Draw It <\/strong>activity. You can type in exactly what you want students to draw, or you can add an image, video, your own voice instructions, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All of your creations will be shared in your library. Each lesson or presentation shows how many MB of storage space it is taking up. If you are finished with a presentation and want to delete it, you do have that option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you click Delete<\/strong>, you will get this warning message. Be aware: if you delete a lesson, you also delete all reports, folders, codes, and lesson materials associated with that lesson. So always take a second to think before you delete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can click on a lesson and decide how you wish to present the material with these options: Live Participation + Zoom<\/strong>, Live Participation<\/strong>, or Student-Paced<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If students are doing the Student-Paced<\/strong> option, students get a code to join. You can click to require student responses to prevent them from skipping any material. You can also set a time limit (the default is 30 days). You can share your lesson using any of the ways shown on the image below, including email, a link, Google Classroom, and Microsoft Teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are doing a Live Participation <\/strong>lesson, you also get a code for students to join. There are also several ways to share the link in addition to just sharing the code.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you are ready to go, your lessons will show the code in the upper left side. Here you can see the VR activity within a lesson. As you move through lessons, click the arrows on the side to move forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are still looking for more information about how to use Nearpod, visit the Teacher Resources<\/strong>. In this section of the site, you will find free webinars, tutorial videos, a blog with numerous posts, and other useful information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nearpod offers educators an engaging option for blended learning. Teachers can get creative and modify the lessons\/videos to match the class content, or they can create their own original lessons or videos. Nearpod also allows teachers to formatively assess students throughout the entire lesson or video. Rather than assigning a traditional test, have your students demonstrate their knowledge using a lesson on Nearpod. This versatile tool can be useful in nearly every subject area and for countless topics. Below, we\u2019ve included ideas for using Nearpod to teach several subject areas\u2014but the only limitation is your imagination! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a Nearpod video about… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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