What is Nearpod used for?

Nearpod helps educators make any lesson interactive whether in the classroom or virtual. The concept is simple. A teacher can create interactive presentations that can contain Quiz’s, Polls, Videos, Collaborate Boards, and more.

What is bad about Nearpod?

One major drawback to Nearpod is that every student must have his or own device. This may be challenging for schools with limited access to technology.

Is Nearpod illegal?

Nearpod is a registered trademark of Nearpod Inc. Nearpod and the Nearpod Materials comply with (and facilitate compliance with) applicable law, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

How do I join Nearpod com?

Students should navigate to or open the Android or iOS app, and enter the five character code provided by the teacher. Once students enter the code or click on a link to join a lesson, they’ll see the screen below and enter their name to join the lesson.

What does the red dot mean on Nearpod?

1.) At any point during a Nearpod lesson, teachers have insight into which students are on-task. If a student navigates away from the lesson, the dot next to their name will turn red.

What is great about Nearpod?

With Nearpods interactive video feature you can make any video interactive by embedding questions directly into the video. This is a great way to guide information processing. Interactive Videos allow students to collectively respond to a multiple-choice or open-ended question at a designed breakpoint in the video.

Can you give students feedback in Nearpod?

Teacher view allows you to quickly see who has joined your student-paced lesson. It can be helpful to know who is working on what lesson when, but this features also makes it easier when giving feedback to students. Now you can give feedback faster since you know they are are on and working.

Do students have to be 13 to use Nearpod?

Nearpod relies on the Institution’s consent in lieu of a parent in collecting verifiable consent of students under the age of 13.

What age is Nearpod for?

Nearpod is available in the US to individuals aged 13 years or older. If you are 12 or younger, you must review this Agreement with your parent or guardian before opening an account to make sure that you and your parent or guardian understand it.

How do I invite students to a Nearpod lesson?

Launch a Nearpod lesson, then share it with your students via the Google Classroom button. It’s that simple! After you launch an interactive lesson, Nearpod generates a 5 digit PIN with sharing options. Now, you can click the Classroom button to send the Nearpod lesson to your Class Page to share with your students.