Nearpod is a platform that provides real-time insights into student understanding through interactive lessons, videos, gamified learning, formative assessments, and activities.
Nearpod is designed for creating online lessons for elementary and secondary schools, primarily using interactive slides, which can also include videos. Users can upload their own videos or use existing ones from YouTube or BBC Worldwide, as well as Nearpod’s template lessons and custom mp4 uploads. Interactions within videos are limited to open-ended and multiple-choice questions added to the video’s timeline.
The strengths of Nearpod lie in its ability to create comprehensive interactive lessons. Interactive videos can be embedded within these lessons or used as standalone tests or exams. However, for those focused solely on interactive video content, Nearpod’s capabilities are somewhat limited.
