Yes, I am a Nearpod Junkie. I have been using Nearpod faithfully this year, and I have developed an extensive library of lessons. I love using Nearpod for class read alouds and I have made them for The Lemonade War, Stone Fox, and Holes. I use them for Social Studies, Math, and Science as well. I am beginning to create more ELA lessons such as story elements and character traits and I find that although Nearpod has some pre-made lessons, I am more successful when I edit those and tailor them to my students and their needs.
The biggest advantage of Nearpod is the guarantee of student engagement. The survey I conducted of the students showed results that didn't surprise me - they love Nearpod too. I would like to take a deeper dive into the assessment results available on Nearpod and consider ways to use the information to further enhance my instruction. My students love Time to Climb and Collaborate Board but honestly have never balked at any of the activities I incorporate. My only feedback is that the Draw It can be tricky for students with underdeveloped motor skills. I know the Chromebooks have a stylus and I may have to speak to those students individually to see if the stylus helps or not.
I think my biggest takeaway is that time spent developing Nearpods is worth it, and I have become quite adept at creating lessons. I also believe having grade-level colleagues who are also enthusiastic about Nearpod helps because you can share your lessons, which is a huge benefit. I am looking forward to expanding my library even further.
The biggest advantage of Nearpod is the guarantee of student engagement. The survey I conducted of the students showed results that didn't surprise me - they love Nearpod too. I would like to take a deeper dive into the assessment results available on Nearpod and consider ways to use the information to further enhance my instruction. My students love Time to Climb and Collaborate Board but honestly have never balked at any of the activities I incorporate. My only feedback is that the Draw It can be tricky for students with underdeveloped motor skills. I know the Chromebooks have a stylus and I may have to speak to those students individually to see if the stylus helps or not.
I think my biggest takeaway is that time spent developing Nearpods is worth it, and I have become quite adept at creating lessons. I also believe having grade-level colleagues who are also enthusiastic about Nearpod helps because you can share your lessons, which is a huge benefit. I am looking forward to expanding my library even further.