Nearpod
Make every lesson interactive.
Overview
Nearpod allows educators to create interactive lessons containing quizzes, polls, open-ended questions, drawing tools, and virtual field trips. Teachers can control the pace of the lesson and get real-time feedback on student understanding, making it a powerful tool for engagement in both physical and virtual classrooms.
✨ Key Features
- Interactive slides and presentations
- Live participation and formative assessment
- Gamified quizzes (Time to Climb)
- Virtual reality (VR) field trips
- Interactive videos
- Collaborative boards
- Pre-made lesson library
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Vast library of pre-made, standards-aligned lessons
- Wide variety of interactive activity types (VR, simulations, etc.)
- Synchronous and asynchronous lesson delivery modes
Unique Value: Transforms passive presentations into engaging, two-way learning experiences, giving teachers instant insight into student comprehension.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Driving student participation in K-12 settings
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Asynchronous, self-paced courses
- High-stakes testing
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a broader range of interactive content types and a larger pre-built lesson library compared to competitors like Pear Deck.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (School/District plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Limited storage, 40 students per lesson.
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