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Media literacy lessons to help students analyze news media

September 13, 2024 Brianna Owens

Media literacy is a crucial 21st-century skill. Use these engaging media literacy lessons and activities to teach students in your classroom.

Julie Cobb

Julie Cobb is a Director of Professional Services at Nearpod, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters in Educational Leadership. Passionate about education technology, she was inspired to join Nearpod because she wanted to share innovative ways to transform teaching and learning using technology in the classroom and beyond.
6 Tips for successful small group instruction

September 11, 2024 Darri Stephens

Small group instruction is a teaching method that helps students reach their learning goals. Explore tips for successful small groups.

Julie Cobb

Julie Cobb is a Director of Professional Services at Nearpod, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters in Educational Leadership. Passionate about education technology, she was inspired to join Nearpod because she wanted to share innovative ways to transform teaching and learning using technology in the classroom and beyond.
ChatGPT and artificial intelligence (AI) in education examples for teachers

September 11, 2024 Darri Stephens

Explore a guide to artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Use these productive and effective AI ChatGPT examples for the classroom.

Julie Cobb

Julie Cobb is a Director of Professional Services at Nearpod, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters in Educational Leadership. Passionate about education technology, she was inspired to join Nearpod because she wanted to share innovative ways to transform teaching and learning using technology in the classroom and beyond.
Digital Citizenship Week: Free lessons and activities for K-12

September 11, 2024 Nearpod Team

Explore free resources for Digital Citizenship Week and ideas for teaching students digital citizenship curriculum.

Julie Cobb

Julie Cobb is a Director of Professional Services at Nearpod, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters in Educational Leadership. Passionate about education technology, she was inspired to join Nearpod because she wanted to share innovative ways to transform teaching and learning using technology in the classroom and beyond.
How to teach current events in the classroom with Nearpod

September 10, 2024 Kali Guinn

Discover how to teach current events in the classroom with Nearpod’s interactive lessons that engage students with real-world issues.

Julie Cobb

Julie Cobb is a Director of Professional Services at Nearpod, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters in Educational Leadership. Passionate about education technology, she was inspired to join Nearpod because she wanted to share innovative ways to transform teaching and learning using technology in the classroom and beyond.
Nonpartisan election lessons and activities to teach about voting

September 10, 2024 Adam Franklin

Teach students about the election and voting process with these nonpartisan election day lessons and activities for the civics classroom.

Julie Cobb

Julie Cobb is a Director of Professional Services at Nearpod, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters in Educational Leadership. Passionate about education technology, she was inspired to join Nearpod because she wanted to share innovative ways to transform teaching and learning using technology in the classroom and beyond.
Essential lessons and examples to build students’ digital literacy skills

September 9, 2024 Nearpod Team

Digital literacy skills teach students to use technology safely. Use our essential digital literacy lessons and examples in your curriculum.

Julie Cobb

Julie Cobb is a Director of Professional Services at Nearpod, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters in Educational Leadership. Passionate about education technology, she was inspired to join Nearpod because she wanted to share innovative ways to transform teaching and learning using technology in the classroom and beyond.
Social emotional learning lessons for students’ digital wellness

September 6, 2024 Darri Stephens

Digital wellness for students is important for SEL growth. Explore digital literacy lessons from our social emotional learning curriculum.

Julie Cobb

Julie Cobb is a Director of Professional Services at Nearpod, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters in Educational Leadership. Passionate about education technology, she was inspired to join Nearpod because she wanted to share innovative ways to transform teaching and learning using technology in the classroom and beyond.
How to turn digital natives into responsible digital citizens

September 6, 2024 Kali Guinn

Learn how to make digital natives into responsible digital citizenships. Explore tips for teaching students how to be a good digital citizen.

Julie Cobb

Julie Cobb is a Director of Professional Services at Nearpod, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters in Educational Leadership. Passionate about education technology, she was inspired to join Nearpod because she wanted to share innovative ways to transform teaching and learning using technology in the classroom and beyond.
Whole group instruction strategies using technology

September 5, 2024 Julie Cobb

Discover effective whole group instruction strategies to engage students and foster collaboration with interactive technology tools.

Julie Cobb

Julie Cobb is a Director of Professional Services at Nearpod, leading high-quality implementation and training consultations for Nearpod School and District partners across the United States. She has her Bachelors in Education of the Hearing Impaired and her Masters in Educational Leadership. Passionate about education technology, she was inspired to join Nearpod because she wanted to share innovative ways to transform teaching and learning using technology in the classroom and beyond.