Nearpod

Utah Nearpod Community

The Utah Nearpod Community is open to all faculty and staff at Utah's public schools and public charters. We're teachers, tech specialists, instructional coaches, administrators, and believers in the power of effective engagement strategies in the classroom. Our community of practice is founded on the ideals of collaboration, and we provide opportunities for educators throughout the state to share resources, teaching strategies, and Nearpod tips. Most importantly, though, we're a welcoming group—we would love for you to join us. Subscribe to our mailing list or join one of our meet-ups. We look forward to hearing from you.

Meet-ups

December

12

2024
Meeting Topic: TBD
3:30 - 4:15 pm

Past Meet-ups

Nearpod eMedia Hub
October 10, 2024 | 3:30 - 4:15 pm

Braxton reviewed UEN’s Nearpod resources for teachers and highlighted UEN’s new Nearpod courses. After a brief review of UEN’s resources and courses, Braxton demonstrated how to use Nearpod’s new quiz features and talked through the differences between a “quiz” and Nearpod’s existing assessment features. Next, Katie Blunt provided an overview of eMedia, eMedia hubs, and eMedia groups, and Braxton showcased the newly revamped Nearpod eMedia hub and encouraged those on the call to join the Utah Nearpod Community eMedia group.

For a copy of the meeting recording, please reach out to Braxton Thornley at braxton@uen.org.

Back-to-School Updates
August 8, 2024 | 3:30 - 4:15 pm

Braxton started the call by reviewing UEN’s Nearpod resources for teachers: how-to videos, featured lessons, and links to update information. Next, Braxton reviewed Nearpod’s back-to-school updates for the 2024-2025 school year and demonstrated Nearpod’s new collaboration and quiz features. The call ended with a drawing for those who participated in the Utah Nearpod Community’s summer PD opportunities. The winners of the drawing were Geri Smith (Murray School District), Alyssa Horton (Davis School District), and Jodi Harrison (Sevier School District).

For a copy of the meeting recording, please reach out to Braxton Thornley at braxton@uen.org.

Pedagogy & Quick Tips
April 11, 2024 | 3:30 - 4:15 pm

Braxton shared the “favorite lessons” spreadsheet from February’s meet-up and highlighted updates from Nearpod: new blog posts, a student writing contest, and the ability to collaborate within lessons (coming soon). Those on the call contributed tips to a group collaborate board, and Deanna Taylor, Kayla Towner, and Dax Higgins shared recommendations for using Nearpod effectively. At the end of the call, Braxton explained that in place of a June meet-up, UEN and Nearpod will sponsor a summer playlist of PD opportunities with prizes for those who participate. Additional details will be shared via the Utah Nearpod Community mailing list.

For a copy of the meeting recording, please reach out to Braxton Thornley at braxton@uen.org.

Lesson & Activity Share
February 8, 2024 | 3:30 - 4:00 pm

Braxton introduced himself and shared his vision for the Utah Nearpod Community. Braxton briefly reviewed recent product updates and shared the new Utah Nearpod Community webpage. (It should be a space for teachers to share resources and collaborate.) Those on the call contributed links to a “favorite lessons” spreadsheet, and Braxton briefly highlighted the topic for the next meet-up: pedagogy and quick Nearpod tips.

For a copy of the meeting recording, please reach out to Braxton Thornley at braxton@uen.org.