I am advocating for a new technology program in my school.

1. Why Nearpod?
This is an appeal to have Nearpod unblocked and added to our rotation
for student learning.

2. What is Nearpod?
 It is an interactive website and app-based digital tool
 Teachers create slide-based learning resources, gamification of information to make learning
more engaging and fun.
 It works well with lots of pre-existing tools, such as Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, and
YouTube.
 Nearpod is a must-have learning tool that combines multimedia learning with digital
assessments.
 It can be used in class and beyond.
 It is considered a hybrid tool so it works very well if students are having to learn virtually or in
class.

3. Educational benefits of using Nearpod
 Changes the way instruction is done. It is interactive, which encourages engagement.
 Shifts from lecture, to individual or group work and provides an opportunity to engage in
meaningful discussion.
 Works in real time by giving instant feedback and monitors student understanding and progress.
 Teachers can determine where reteaching needs to apply using the poll questions and multiple
choice quizzes
 Collaboration boards allow students to work together and share multiple perspectives that can be
useful in the lesson.

4. What ISTE standard does it support?
 1.1 Empowered Learner
 Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and
demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning
sciences.

5. How does it support diverse learners?
 Students can be assigned tasks at varying levels.
 Students can work at their own pace.
 Collaboration boards help diverse learners think more freely, they receive constructive feedback
from their peers.
 Diverse learners are able to engage in questioning techniques with their peers and have an
increased opportunity to respond.

6. References:
 Nearpod review for teachers. Common Sense Education. (n.d.).
https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/nearpod
 Perez, J. E. (2017, January). Nearpod. Journal of the Medical Library
Association : JMLA.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5234442/
 Edwards, L. (2023, February 9). What is nearpod and how does it work? best
tips and tricks. TechLearningMagazine. https://www.techlearning.com/how-
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