Virtual Success

Funded Jan 12, 2021

The day I received my email stating that my project was funded I was so excited. Simply because someone saw the need and/or had the desire to bless my class. As you know last school year, 2020-2021, was new and unfamiliar to everyone including teachers. We had to adjust to the new way of teaching and learning, virtual. We had many challenges but we made it through. Teachers had to come up with ideas to teach the students via computer while keeping their engagement. This is where you played a huge role.

With NearPod Gold package, my students were able to enjoy a lesson that caught their attention using activities that allowed them to interactive with each other, watch videos, and utilize collaborative boards. NearPod brought an exciting feel to powerpoints and learning. It allowed students to "go to" and see places they have never been before via the virtual field trip option.

Nearpod help the students learn and enjoy to learn. While virtual they were "hands on" using NearPod which allowed them to better understand and process the information more. I could see the students work at that very moment and was allowed to address any misconceptions that they could have.

By the first few weeks of NearPod my students couldn't stop asking me. As soon as students joined class they would ask "Ms. Moore are we doing a NearPod today?". This not only brought good energy to the class but also to me because the students are learning and enjoying the lesson at the same time. I hope this year the students are still excited about NearPod as Well. I am about to make one now. :)

On behalf of myself and my class at Shelby Oaks Elementary we greatly do appreciate everything!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Moore