Our small, rural school sits on the outskirts of a large military installation. My students come from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and many of them have parents who are active-duty military. My students are kind, yet curious and ambitious. They are keen to learn about the world around them, both near and far, and are excited by unique opportunities to learn. We try to provide opportunities to engage in the world from our classroom, as many of the families of our students are not economically poised to provide opportunities outside of our rural community.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers have learned new and creative ways to engage our students in the wonders of learning.
While we gradually make our return to in-person learning, we do not want to lose sight of the important gains we have made in the use of technology and becoming 21st century learners!
My Project
Nearpod is a powerful platform that allows teachers to build interactive lessons and activities within one resource. Notes, resources, links, videos, and activities can all be easily compiled into one Nearpod lesson, so that students can work simultaneously with the teacher, with small groups, or independently. It is a great way to engage students in 21st century learning.
The power of Nearpod is that it can be used both in classrooms, and at home, for remote learning.
While we all hope that the COVID-19 pandemic is winding down, snow days and other unpredictable weather events make the need for students to have the capability to work at home more critical than ever!
One of the few benefits of the pandemic is that the students at our school now have a 1:1 ratio of computers to students. Digital learning is now a tool that we can use daily in our 21st century classrooms, and Nearpod is a perfect addition to our array of digital tools.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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