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3 Efficient ways to lesson plan for back to school with Nearpod

July 11, 2024 Bethany Petty

Back to school season is here! Explore teacher tips to help you prepare and lesson plan for back to school with Nearpod’s interactive lessons.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
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How to convert your existing presentations into a Nearpod lesson

June 12, 2024 Nearpod Team

We updated our “Nearpodize” extensions to make it easier for you to convert your Powerpoint and Google Slides slideshows into interactive Nearpod lessons.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Nearpod

June 12, 2024 Nearpod Team

Here are answers to some of the common questions we’ve gotten around using Nearpod in the classroom and for virtual learning.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
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5 Strategies for teaching how to use Nearpod as a student

June 6, 2024 ErikaTepler

Learning new edtech tools takes time and practice, even for students. Use these tips for teaching them how to use Nearpod as a student.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
10 ways to use Nearpod in the classroom

April 11, 2024 Nearpod Team

Nearpod is a student engagement platform with formative assessments to make every lesson interactive. It’s a time saver for teachers and is simple to use.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
Practical SAMR model examples to integrate education technology

April 1, 2024 Nearpod Team

Discover practical SAMR model examples to seamlessly integrate the education technology tool Nearpod into your classroom.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
Is Nearpod free? Learn 5 ways to use a free account

March 26, 2024 Clare Liedtke and Meghan Rossi

Yes, Nearpod is free! Learn all of the ways you can use Nearpod Silver, our free account for teachers, to create interactive lessons.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
Celebrate Digital Learning Day with edtech activities and ideas

January 8, 2024 Nearpod Team

Learn how to enhance instruction for Digital Learning Day with digital learning resources and ideas with edtech tools on Nearpod.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
10 maneiras de usar o Nearpod na sala de aula

October 16, 2023 Vitoria Mendes Rogers

Descubra 10 usos incríveis do Nearpod na sala de aula para transformar sua experiência de ensino e envolver os alunos.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
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How to use Nearpod: 6 Tips for beginners

June 29, 2022 Jason Clark

Explore tips for how to use Nearpod. Nearpod beginners can discover simple solutions and engaging activities resulting in powerful outcomes.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.