This document introduces Nearpod, a software for creating interactive presentations for use on mobile devices in education. It allows teachers to email individualized presentations to students so they can work at their own pace. The interactive presentations keep students engaged with visual and intuitive interactivity. Nearpod may benefit students with special education needs by enabling differentiated instruction and focused peer learning opportunities through the use of mobile technology.

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2. AIMS OF THIS PRESENTATION
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To introduce
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To explore key features and possible benefits to SEN education.

3. WHAT IS NEARPOD?
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Nearpod is a software solution for creating interactive presentations
with assessment for use with mobile devices within education.

4. HOW DOES IT WORK

5. HOW DOES IT WORK - CONTINUED
http://www.nearpod.com/how-it-works/

6. Let’s Try it
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Grab your mobile device and open the nearpod app.

7. BENEFITS TO SEN EDUCATION?
• Presentations can be emailed to individual students, enabling work to be carried
out at the learner’s own pace.
• Presentation can also be extended for individual students for differentiation by
task.
• In group presentations the teacher is in control of the pace, enhancing
concentration on the subject matter.
• Extremely visual and intuitive interactivity.
• Enables focused peer review/learning/assessment opportunities.
• The use of mobile devices and the intuitive interactive nature of presentations help
to keep students engaged and focused on learning.

8. THOUGHTS / QUESTIONS
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9. USEFUL LINKS
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http://www.nearpod.com
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http://www.nearpod.com/school/
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nearpod-teacher/id523540409?
ls=1&mt=8

10. USEFUL LINKS
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http://www.nearpod.com
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http://www.nearpod.com/school/
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nearpod-teacher/id523540409?
ls=1&mt=8