Nearpod
Description
Nearpod is a tool which allows you to create interactive lessons for your classroom. Instructors are able choose premade lessons or create there own interactive lesson, facilitate collaboration, create engaging activities as well as receive immediate student feedback and assessment reports.
Nearpod is a tool which allows you to create interactive lessons for your classroom. Instructors are able choose premade lessons or create there own interactive lesson, facilitate collaboration, create engaging activities as well as receive immediate student feedback and assessment reports.
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Justification for Using this Tool
Justification 1 - Cognitive Load Theory
Justification 1 - Cognitive Load Theory
- Utilizing Nearpod allows instructors to decrease extraneous cognitive load by managing the intrinsic load and maximizing the germane load. Instructors can do this by breaking down information into different interactive lessons that students can view and complete at their own pace. Videos and images can be embedded to effectively explain topics, and instructors are also able to embed quizzes, polls, and discussion boards, which allows students to make connections by integrating new information with existing knowledge (David, 2014)
- Learners are motivated during the learning process through the use of Nearpod. As a result of the lessons being interactive and live, student’s attention is kept while interacting with the variety of engaging activities. Instructors can be sure to keep the content relevant and organize it in a way that is easy for students to navigate. Students are able to receive real-time support and reports of their learning and progression, as well as send and receive feedback which can make them feel confident and satisfied throughout their whole learning process. (Keller, 2010)
- Nearpod can support learners participating in real-world situations through the use of virtual field trips which can be embedded into the lessons. Instructors can choose from a variety of different places for their students to visit virtually where they will learn through interaction. 3D images/diagrams can also be embedded and students are able to virtually interact with them as if they were in real life. (Lave, 1990)
Strategies for Use
Strategy 1 – Keep Students Active and Engaged!
Strategy 1 – Keep Students Active and Engaged!
- Embed activities such as open ended questions, matching pairs, quizzes, draw it, polls, collaborate, fill in the blank, and memory tests to keep your students engaged during the lesson!
Strategy 2 – Provide Opportunities for Real-World Learning Experiences
- Take your students on a virtual reality field trip anywhere in the world!
Helpful Resources
Resource 1 – Nearpod: How it Works
Resource 1 – Nearpod: How it Works
- This webpage provides information on how Nearpod works.
- This video provides information on how to use Nearpod with tutorial style instructions.
- This video provides instructions on how to assess using Nearpod.
References
- David, L. (2014) "Cognitive Load Theory of Multimedia Learning (Sweller). Learning Theories,
Retrieved from https://www.learning-theories.com/cognitive-load-theory-of-multimedia-learning-sweller.html - Keller, J. M. (2010). Motivational design for learning and performance: The ARCS model of motivational design. Boston, MA: Springer.
- Lave, J., & Wenger, E. (1990). Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.