A resource we are interested in Nearpod! As early childhood teachers, there is a limited amount of resources that we can feasibly use with our students. Nearpod is a resource that many teachers use and works as an extension on Google Slides, which is excellent if your district utilizes the GSuite as ours does. Nearpod is a platform for interactive lessons that can be used on its own or as an extension. With this, teachers have the ability to add in graphics, varying types of assessments, as well as other types of activities. For teachers who need to perform quick, formative assessments on their students this is also an excellent method to do so. We both agreed that this platform would be helpful if we taught a grade that could support it!
As for system requirements, in order to actively participate in the Nearpod, all students would need 1:1 devices. These could be iPads or Chromebooks, the platform is compatible with both. Of course, as an internet based platform wi-fi or internet is required as well. As of right now, Nearpod is free for teachers and students can make an account as well. Overall, we both found that Nearpod would be a great investment even past the surge of remote learning and is worth training teachers on, regardless of grade level!
As for system requirements, in order to actively participate in the Nearpod, all students would need 1:1 devices. These could be iPads or Chromebooks, the platform is compatible with both. Of course, as an internet based platform wi-fi or internet is required as well. As of right now, Nearpod is free for teachers and students can make an account as well. Overall, we both found that Nearpod would be a great investment even past the surge of remote learning and is worth training teachers on, regardless of grade level!