How do I use Nearpod for students?

How do my students access Nearpod? With Nearpod, students do not need accounts to access! When you start a lesson, you’ll launch a five-letter code. Share this code with students, or share the lesson through your LMS (like Canvas or Schoology), Google Classroom, or Microsoft Teams (here’s how).

Can students write on a PDF in Nearpod?

Upload any PDF file to Nearpod. This gives you the possibility to add papers, research, surveys, news articles and other files to your lesson. Add any website to your presentation and let your students explore, all while staying within the Nearpod app.

What are the activities in Nearpod?

Get 100% student participation with fun, interactive activities delivered synchronously on all devices

Draw It. An interactive whiteboard where students can draw, highlight, type, and add pictures.
Open-Ended Question.
Quiz.
Poll.
Collaborate Board.
VR Field Trips.
Fill in the Blanks.
Matching Pairs.

How do I get a Nearpod code?

Here’s how:

After launching your first code, return to the My Library page and hover over the lesson you’d like to launch.
Click on the teaching mode for your new code. If you have an active code for this lesson in that mode, the message below will appear.
A new code will be generated.

Does Nearpod have an app?

Nearpod was designed to work on any platform and any device! So no matter which device you and your students are using, you can add Nearpod to your list of not-to-be missed apps! Download the free Nearpod app from one of the stores below: ~ Google Play store: use Nearpod on Android tablets and smartphones.20

Is Nearpod an LMS?

Nearpod works with your school or district’s LMS so teachers can: Easily embed and assign live and Student-Paced lessons and videos from the LMS.

Is Nearpod a Chrome extension?

Nearpod’s Google Chrome extension for Google Classroom allows teachers to create Nearpod Assignments within Classroom. This extension is free, easy-to-use, and available to users of any subscription type.20

How do I combine Nearpod lessons?

If you want to combine a teacher-created lesson with a downloaded lesson, simply paste the slides from the teacher-created lesson into the downloaded lesson.7

What is matching pairs in Nearpod?

This new activity allows you to select corresponding text and images for your students to match. All you have to do is create the pairs and you’re all set. You can use our timer feature when creating the matching pairs activity to specify a time limit for your students as well.1

How does memory test work on Nearpod?

When students reach a Memory Test in a lesson, they will see a group of images face down. They will select two images at a time until they find an exact match. If the images are a match, they will remain face up, If the images are not a match, they will return face down.1

Does Nearpod have timer?

In some Nearpod activities, you can add a timer that students will see during Live Participation mode. Use Timer to create a sense of urgency, help students pace themselves, or prepare for timed assessments.19

How do you collaborate on Nearpod?

Easy as 1-2-3

Step #1: Add Collaborate! to your Nearpod lesson by selecting Add Slide –> Add Activity –> Collaborate! (so love seeing any feature marked as NEW!
Step #2: Next, select your Style from the five options and enter topic + description.
Step #3: Launch your lesson and engage your students in a discussion!

What is Flipgrid on Nearpod?

Flipgrid allows students to record short videos and share them with their teacher and class. If you’ve never created a Flipgrid account, you can create one here. This activity works only when using Nearpod in a web browser.19