Nearpod – Secondary Campuses

What is it?

Nearpod is a powerful student engagement tool that allows you to deliver content, easily check for understanding, and provide students with follow up materials.  BONUS!  Nearpod can easily be integrated into Canvas, giving students access to content and assessments that can be graded.  For more quick intro information, click here.

To see all the accessible features of this new account, check out the School & District category of this page!

The Digital Learning Team is hosting a series of Facebook Live events this week!  Check out our Facebook page each day this week around 3:45 to learn more about using Nearpod on campus!

October 22:  3:45 – 4:00 Introducing Nearpod for Secondary Teachers
October 23:  3:45 – 4:00 Nearpod in CanvasOctober 24:  3:45 – 4:00 Content in Nearpod (Nearpod 3D, Phet Simulations, VR Field Trips, & More!)
October 25:  3:45 – 4:00 Activities in Nearpod (Draw It, Poll, and more!)
October 26:  3:45 – 4:00 Becoming a Nearpod Expert

Ready to Get Started?  

There are a variety of ways to access Nearpod and use its wonderful features.  See your different options below:

OPTION 1: ClassLink
Log in to ClassLink and click on Nearpod!  This will log you into the website.  If it asks for credentials, be sure to use your district Office 365 credentials.

OPTION 2: The Website
If you choose to go directly to https://nearpod.com/, make sure you always click on Log in with Office 365.

Nearpod’s apps are also great for teachers delivering the content and students utilizing the content.  Click on the link below for your applicable device.

OPTION 3: The Mobile Apps

If you would like to learn more about Nearpod, we have created a district Nearpod Canvas course that includes the following modules:

Module 1:  Introduction to Nearpod
Module 2:  Get to Know the Nearpod Store & School/District Library
Module 3:  Best Practices & Classroom Management with Nearpod
Module 4:  Gathering Data when Teaching with Nearpod
Module 5: Using Nearpod with Canvas
Extend Your Learning!  Become a Nearpod Certified Educator

Click here to enroll in the course and have access to the above resources.

We’re looking forward to working with you more on this great tool!