WELCOME TO NEARPOD!
By D. Kritikos
Go to www.nearpod.com and create an accountfrom your computer--It’s free!
(Suggestion – use Firefox on PC)
3 COMPONENTS:CREATE to start, edit, and publish ENGAGE to presentASSESS to run reports
CREATEClick “+ NEW
PRESENTATION” or “+” to create new presentation
Start from scratch or upload a Powerpoint, PDF, or Keynote (must be converted to a PDF)
TITLE PRESENTATIONClick pencil next to “Untitled Presentation”Name, describe (optional), and SAVE
ADD, DELETE, EDITClick on slide to Add, Delete, EditIf Adding, click on slide before new slide
EDITAdd Text, Image, or Audio
CREATE A SLIDETo Add Text, Image, or Audio from filesSAVE
SLIDESHOWAdd PowerPoint or Keynote (PDF version)SAVELimited time feature – must upgrade to keep
POLLEnter question (only 1 question)List possible answersClick ADD ANSWER for more answersSAVE
OPEN ENDED QUESTIONType in Question (only 1 question)SAVE
QUIZTitle QuizEnter questionEnter answersCheck correct answerAdd new question or SAVE
VIDEOUpload video (small ones only)SAVE
DRAW ITUpload PDF for drawingSAVE
WEB PAGECopy and paste URL SAVELimited time feature – must upgrade to keep
FINISHED PRESENTATIONClick DONEClick YES to Publish
PRESENTINGClick ENGAGE from top right menuClick on published presentation
Select LIVE SESSION
Provide Students with PIN
STUDENT DEVICELaunch nearpod & enter PIN
AFTER TITLE SCREENStudents will sign in with nameTeacher screen – student names will appear
POLLTeacher – names and answersStudent – questionShared results
OPEN ENDED QUESTIONStudents touch inside of boxKeyboard appears – type answerSUBMITResults cannot be shared
QUIZStudents: GO > answer questions > review (optional) > NEXT
SHARE ANSWERSTeacher clicks SHARE buttonStudents receive pie chart class results Student receives individual scoreStudent review – click MY ANSWERS
DRAW ITTeacher view who is doneStudent draw on PDF and SENDNo sharing
WEBSITETeacher view – does not see siteStudent view – does see site
SAVE PRESENTATION DATAClick nearpod down arrow (middle)Click REPORTSClick YES to send data via e-mail
REPORTS – PAGE 1General Information & Quiz Results
REPORTS - PAGE 2Poll Results
Reports – Page 3Open Ended Question & Detailed Quiz Results
REPORTS – Page 4Draw It!
Go and Create!Have fun!