1. Introduction of Nearpod
Prof. Jin Liu
Chaffey College

2. Jin Liu Associate Prof. at Chaffey College Taught all levels Chinese classes more than 10 years at College in Southern California Taught Fine Art two years in Beijing Institute of Technology

3. What is Nearpod? Create - Engage - Assess
The Nearpod platform enables teachers to use their iPads to manage content on students' iPads, iPhones or iPods.
It combines presentation, collaboration, and real- time assessment tools into one integrated solution.
Create - Engage - Assess

4. Before you start
Nearpod is a synchronous solution for the use of iPads, iPods and iPhones in the classroom. To try Nearpod, you will need one iPad and at least one other device (iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch), both running Nearpod. All devices should be connected to the Internet.

5. Create an Account
To create an account or log in as a teacher you need to download the Nearpod app on an iPad. The Nearpod app for iPhone or iPod allows student access only.

6. How It Works
Teachers use Nearpod to share content with their students and to manage the flow of the lecture.
Students use Nearpod to receive multimedia content and to participate in engaging assessment and to collaboration activities.

7. Nearpod allows teachers to:
1. Create Content:
Teachers log in to to create multimedia presentations with interactive features such as quizzes, videos, polls, drawing tools, and more. They can also access featured presentations from certified publishers and fellow educators.

8. 2. Engage:
In the classroom, teachers log in to the Nearpod iPad app to share content with their students and manage the flow of the lecture. Students use the Nearpod app on their iOS devices to receive curricular content, participate in activities and submit responses.

9. 3. Assess:
Teachers can see students’ answers in real time on the Nearpod app. Additionally, teachers can log in to to access post-session data and obtain detailed activity reports.

10. Notes
Nearpod is only free with limitations (200 MB storage, 10 presentations, up to 30 students).  A Gold ($10/month) and School subscription is possible with more features.
Updates free to Gold level by referral five friends.

11. Click to read more information
Nearpod Quick Start Content Tool Guide

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