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Students Using Nearpod on iPads

iPads are a great tool for formative assessments and getting student feedback. A quick dip into an app can get you a lot of information on where your students are succeeding or struggling. They can also be use for quick exit tickets. The following are some our our favorite tools for giving a quick assessment that can yield important data for you.

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Nearpod is a must have platform that enables teachers, schools and districts to create engaging learning experiences by providing interactive presentations, collaboration, and real-time assessment tools into one integrated solution. With the Nearpod iOS teachers create immersive learning experiences across iPads, iPhones iPods and Macs including VR, 3D objects, PhET simulations and so much more.

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At its heart, SeeSaw is a great platform for students to archive their work. Seesaw is a student-driven digital portfolio that inspires your students to do their best work and saves you time. It also makes it easier than ever to engage families in their child’s learning.

Free in App Store Links to an external site. - In-app purchase available for more capabilities.

Kahoot Links to an external site. - Create your own quizzes in seconds, play anywhere, anytime, on your own or with friends, have fun and LEARN! Kahoot! unleashes the magic of learning for students, teachers, office superheroes, trivia fans and lifelong learners.
The app has a whole bunch of superpowers! Here are a few of them:
Quiz creation app
Creativity can spark anytime! Create a game in minutes, even if you’re on the go. This works great for student projects and can also be a hot hit at parties when you want to surprise your friends.
Live game app
Join kahoots hosted live - for example, in classrooms - use the app as the game controller, and win medals! Or, put your quizmaster’s hat on: host your own game for others on a big screen, right from your phone or tablet.
Trivia app
Find a quiz on any topic from millions of games on our platform. You can play on your own or challenge friends for a fun competition.
Homework app
Instead of paper assignments, teachers can now assign kahoots as homework using challenges. Make homework awesome, save time on correcting assignments and track learning progress.
Ready to play?!

Free in App Store Links to an external site.

We have some district licenses for teachers for upgraded status in Nearpod. If you need upgraded status please contact your Educational Technology Coach and let them know.

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Using SeeSaw in the Classroom Links to an external site.

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Getting Students to Self-Assess Links to an external site.

Formative Assessment: Nearpod Links to an external site.

Getting Started with "Seesaw" Tutorial Links to an external site.

Kahoot Formative Assessment Links to an external site.