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How Nearpod empowers Filipino HigherEd students: OLFU Research Study

September 20, 2023 Nearpod Team

Discover how Nearpod empowers Filipino university education by boosting students’ motivation, creativity, and individuality in this study.

Felipe Sommer
It is my calling to improve the quality of life for others be it through education, entrepreneurship or anywhere needed. I obtained a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In 2012, I co-founded Nearpod, a mobile platform that empowers educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. As CEO and co-founder, I oversee Nearpod’s everyday operations.
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Making higher education more accessible to adult learners

September 9, 2021 Nearpod Team

Adult learners in higher education are faced with challenges that differ from the traditional, younger student. An adult learner is typically someone in their late twenties or older and has…

Felipe Sommer
It is my calling to improve the quality of life for others be it through education, entrepreneurship or anywhere needed. I obtained a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In 2012, I co-founded Nearpod, a mobile platform that empowers educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. As CEO and co-founder, I oversee Nearpod’s everyday operations.
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Teaching with Technology in the Higher Education Classroom

August 25, 2021 Nearpod Team

Like many schools during the 2020-2021 school year, Tarleton State University (TSU) in Stephenville, Texas had to pivot to a hyflex learning instruction model. The professors at TSU were prepared…

Felipe Sommer
It is my calling to improve the quality of life for others be it through education, entrepreneurship or anywhere needed. I obtained a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In 2012, I co-founded Nearpod, a mobile platform that empowers educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. As CEO and co-founder, I oversee Nearpod’s everyday operations.
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Engaging students in hyflex learning in the higher education classroom

August 17, 2021 Nearpod Team

When Dan Mallinson, an assistant professor of Public Policy and Administration at Penn State University, first learned about Nearpod in the Spring of 2019, he saw endless opportunities for his…

Felipe Sommer
It is my calling to improve the quality of life for others be it through education, entrepreneurship or anywhere needed. I obtained a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In 2012, I co-founded Nearpod, a mobile platform that empowers educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. As CEO and co-founder, I oversee Nearpod’s everyday operations.
How Nearpod empowers future teachers in schools of education

June 25, 2021 Nearpod Team

While the format and content of these courses vary enormously across the US, one strategy that can be useful is modeling beneficial approaches to technology integration.

Felipe Sommer
It is my calling to improve the quality of life for others be it through education, entrepreneurship or anywhere needed. I obtained a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In 2012, I co-founded Nearpod, a mobile platform that empowers educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. As CEO and co-founder, I oversee Nearpod’s everyday operations.
Further Education colleges and the challenges education technology can solve

March 22, 2021 Paul N Berry

The UK FE College sector is undergoing significant changes caused by changing needs and growth. Interactivity tools such as Nearpod has helped keep momentum.

Felipe Sommer
It is my calling to improve the quality of life for others be it through education, entrepreneurship or anywhere needed. I obtained a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In 2012, I co-founded Nearpod, a mobile platform that empowers educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. As CEO and co-founder, I oversee Nearpod’s everyday operations.
Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE: Technology Partners’ Collaboration Moves with the Times and Trends

February 23, 2021 Nearpod Team

Nearpod has proved to be an invaluable tool since Higher Colleges of Technology transitioned to fully online classes in March 2020. Read more to find how Nearpod made a difference.

Felipe Sommer
It is my calling to improve the quality of life for others be it through education, entrepreneurship or anywhere needed. I obtained a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In 2012, I co-founded Nearpod, a mobile platform that empowers educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. As CEO and co-founder, I oversee Nearpod’s everyday operations.
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Nearpod is a bridge in the multicultural ESL classroom

January 27, 2021 Nearpod Team

University of Central Florida Global Programs instructors use Nearpod to identify language learning gaps and bridge cultures in the classroom.

Felipe Sommer
It is my calling to improve the quality of life for others be it through education, entrepreneurship or anywhere needed. I obtained a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In 2012, I co-founded Nearpod, a mobile platform that empowers educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. As CEO and co-founder, I oversee Nearpod’s everyday operations.
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Revolutionizing the Classroom Lecture

November 12, 2019 Stuart Vanorny

Discover how Zenith Education Group helped Alterius Career College transform their classroom lectures into interactive learning experiences through the implementation of Nearpod.

Felipe Sommer
It is my calling to improve the quality of life for others be it through education, entrepreneurship or anywhere needed. I obtained a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In 2012, I co-founded Nearpod, a mobile platform that empowers educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. As CEO and co-founder, I oversee Nearpod’s everyday operations.
- Higher education
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Nearpod Goes to College

October 28, 2019 Felipe Sommer

Felipe Sommer, COO and co-founder of Nearpod, discusses Nearpod’s move into the college classroom where they are providing instructors with the tools to actively engage a diverse set of student…

Felipe Sommer
It is my calling to improve the quality of life for others be it through education, entrepreneurship or anywhere needed. I obtained a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. In 2012, I co-founded Nearpod, a mobile platform that empowers educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. As CEO and co-founder, I oversee Nearpod’s everyday operations.