Nearpod in the Classroom

     I love Nearpod in the classroom! Nearpod is an interactive teacher presentation tool that students can view and use on their own device. One thing I love about Nearpod is that students do not have to create separate accounts. All students have to do is join the session with a code. The presentation can include videos, images, drawing boards, quizzes, polls, web information, and so much more.  One aspect I really love about Nearpod is that the teacher is in control of the presentation. Teachers can make “live” sessions where they control the students’ devices. This makes it where students cannot skip slides or move ahead in the presentation. Teachers can manage what the students view on each slide and can track students’ progress throughout the presentation. Elementary teachers can use Nearpod in their classroom to assess students and keep them engaged throughout the lesson. Teachers can also take their class on a virtual field trip to any destination around the world. Teachers can also use this as a homework tool. If students are absent for that day, the teacher can assign them homework via Nearpod. I plan to incorporate Nearpod in my classroom to allow my students to use their critical thinking skills throughout the lesson. Nearpod is a fun and creative way to let students collaborate and communicate with each other.