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Nearpod for Littles

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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 2GH

Participate and share: Interactive session
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Presenters

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Sylvia Huber
Digital Learning Coordinator
Irving ISD
@MrsHuber_DLC
Sylvia Huber serves as a digital learning coordinator, and holds 16 yrs of experience. She finds great joy in collaborating with teachers, connecting tech tools with classroom content, and empowering ALL students to take hold of their learning to find success within.
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Chejuana Willis-Martin
District Digital Learning Coach
Irving ISD
@ChejuanaMar
@CHEJUANALWILLISMARTIN
Chejuana Willis-Martin is an ardent educator-leader with success promoting and focusing on the practical application of technology in the classroom. As a speaker and coach Chejuana is all about authenticity, whom many colleagues from her 27 years of education service can attest. Building global edtech communities is a passion that was ignited by the opportunities obtained serving in Spain, Japan, and China.

Session description

This interactive session to explore some of the tools Nearpod has to offer for our youngest scholars--virtual field trips, matching activities, tracing options, and so much more! Walk away with templates you can bring back to your classroom tomorrow!

Purpose & objective

The objective of this session will optimize the teacher's instructional time and combine interactive formative assessment activities embedded with academic content. In addition, will simplify classroom management and increase student engagement.

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Outline

1. Introduction to Nearpod: A brief overview of the Nearpod platform
2. Immersive Learning Experience: Participants will engage in high-impact activities across various content areas.
3. Observation of Integration: Presenters will present insights into how their district incorporated Nearpod activities in early elementary classrooms.
4. A variety of interactive activities will be shared, including:
- Virtual field trips
- Interactive video segments
- Game-based quizzes
5. Best Practices: Discussion on effective ways to utilize Nearpod.
6. Resource Sharing: Presenters will provide resources for starting or enhancing the Nearpod journey.

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Supporting research

https://nearpod.com/case-studies

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Session specifications

Topic:
Online tools, apps & resources
Grade level:
PK-2
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Coaches, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices required
Attendee device specification:
Laptop: Mac, PC
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
Nearpod
Subject area:
Language arts, STEM/STEAM
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Citizen
  • Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency.
Facilitator
  • Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings.
For Students:
Empowered Learner
  • Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.
Related exhibitors:
Nearpod/Renaissance

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