Tech Tidbits Video: Nearpod.com

My newest Tech Tidbits video is actually due to a special request made by my aunt, who is a middle school social studies teacher.  She was asking for suggestions for teachers and students for interactive presentation tools, and I thought of Nearpod, but I hadn't made a demonstration video to show to her so she could learn how to use it.  I wouldn't be able to see her in person anytime soon, so I decided to focus on this tool as the subject of my next video.


Nearpod allows you to create interactive presentations, including slides; videos; audio; as well as activities such as open-ended questions, polls, and quizzes. These presentations can be shown directly, or they can be shared with others via e-mail, social media (Facebook, Twitter, or Google Plus) so they can participate. When the presentations are shared, a unique "Join Session" PIN is created for others to enter at Nearpod's site (or in the app) so they can participate in the interactive activities.

 

The Silver account (aka the "free account") allows you to use the basic features when creating a Nearpod presentation. However, in order to make full use of all the features that the site has to offer, you will need to upgrade to a Gold, School, or District account.  The features for each type of account are available under the "Pricing" tab on the site's menu.
Nearpod is also available as a free app from the iOS App Store or the Google Play store.