This week my team received their laptops for the 1:1 digital initiative! It's very exciting. Don't need to fight the copier! Woo'hoo!
My new favorite site is Nearpod.com.
There are two options with Nearpod: Student-paced and Live lesson. Yesterday, I used the Live lesson, where I projected the PowerPoint-like lesson on the board and had the students use the pin number to log-in so they can also see the PowerPoint as I talk about it. I controlled what was on their screens. Everytime I clicked next, their computers will automatically follow. I added quizzes and gave them time to answer, which was put in my reports so I can later put it in as a grade. Best part? Whenever a student goes on a different tab, or goes on something else, the small people symbol in the corner turns red. I can click on it, and see who's not following along.
Today, I used the Student-paced. I gave the students the pin and they controlled their own screens and went through the lesson at their own pace. There was also a quiz at the end.
After trying both, I probably will not use the Student-paced nearly as much. I can see it working better in high school, with older, more responsible students. However, it was rough trying to keep kids, who have not yet learned time management, to stay on task. It's a good tool, but I think I might only use it when I am giving any type of background knowledge lecture and I can instantly give formative assessments after each key idea.
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