I have blogged about Nearpod quite a few times on my previous blog but I just can't help it, I have to mention it again. If you are looking for a way to extend more independent students while providing support to those who need it - Nearpod is your tool. If you are looking for a way to differentiate for a range of levels in your class - Nearpod is your tool. If you are looking for a way to deliver content straight to student devices - Nearpod is your tool. If you are looking for a way to ascertain student understanding of a topic through preassessment - Nearpod is your tool. If you are looking for a way to gather evidence/data about student learning after a unit of work - Nearpod is your tool. I could go on but, hopefully, you get the idea.
With the free version you can do all of this but can only run live sessions in which you control student devices through your own - perfect for younger students - but, for older students, the investment of $10-$12 per month is well worth it to enable students to work at their own pace or even at home.
My favourite Nearpod features are the range of question types, the detailed report you can view/print and fact that students log into sessions with a pin without the need for student accounts. I am currently looking at the School Edition which opens up even more features such as the ability of teachers to share, more storage space and even more activity options.
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