Nearpod is an educational technology platform that allows instructors to create and deliver interactive lessons across student devices. It features tools like quizzes, polls, drawings, and 3D objects. The document discusses a nursing instructor's experience using Nearpod in her neuroscience and nursing courses. She was interested in improving student engagement and gaining feedback. She found that Nearpod helped break up long lectures and increased student participation and interaction. Based on feedback, students enjoyed being able to learn at their own pace with Nearpod student-paced sessions. The instructor concluded that Nearpod has potential to make lectures more interactive, responsive, and creative while also providing insights from student feedback.

1. ulster.ac.uk
Using Nearpod in teaching
Diane Lyttle MSc RN

2. Ed tech tool
Platform to create,
d/load & teach
interactive lessons across
all student devices
Launch live or
student-paced
sessions
Nearpod features include;
quizzes, polls, Draw its, Open-
ended questions, Fill-in-the
blanks, 3D objects and VR
Get real time feedback
from students. Access
post-lesson reports &
assess individual and class
performance

3. School/Faculty
Nursing
Courses and modules I use Nearpod for:
Neurosciences Short Course (2 modules)
(Post-Registration & Fully online)
Years 1 & 2 modules
(Pre-Reg Nursing Course)
Diane Lyttle

4. • Excited to try something new
• Desire to improve student
engagement
• Gain feedback on student’s
understanding
• Generate variation and interest in
own teaching methods
Why Nearpod?

5. What did I learn?
• How Nearpod can be used to improve face-to face
sessions
• The use of student-paced sessions to prepare
students for class
• Nearpod features and how to create a presentation
(live and Student-paced)
• Setting up a Plan B and C!
Using Nearpod

6. How did it change my practice?
Impact on my practice

7. • Liked the student-paced sessions
• No issues/concerns raised by students
• Enjoyed participation in activities, helped break up long
lecture, liked opportunity to share their opinions/ideas
Post-Reg std, Neuro Short Course
Feedback from students
I have enjoyed using the
nearpod presentation style, as
it has enabled me to study at
my own pace.

8. Student
participation is
made easier
More responsive
to students’
learning needs
Lecture is
interactive &
creative
Feedback from
students helps
inform session

9. • Yes, it has great potential and its easy to use.
• It enables both creativity and interactivity in the
classroom setting.
• The more you use it the more confident you will
become.
• Changes your approach to your teaching – less input
from lecturer, relies more on the students and their
participation in class.
• Students need to prepare for class to make it work.
Would I recommend Nearpod?