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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.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
How to make teaching science interactive using the 5E Model

August 8, 2024 Chanel Johnson

Explore interactive science tips and activities for your classroom. Boost student engagement and learning by teaching with the 5E model.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
5 Tips for teaching social studies using interactive lessons

August 7, 2024 Arthur Vambaketes

Are you a new teacher? Learn how to teach social studies online and in the classroom using interactive social studies lessons and technology.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
How to implement the 4Cs in education to teach 21st-century skills

August 6, 2024 Darri Stephens

4Cs education focuses on teaching students essential 21st-century skills. Explore how to use the 4Cs in everyday instruction with technology.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
7 Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities to use in the classroom

July 25, 2024 Jessica Clarke

Explore social emotional learning activities for your classroom to meet students’ SEL needs using Nearpod’s 21st Century Readiness Program.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
8 Engaging strategies for teaching math in any classroom

July 25, 2024 Kate Roscioli

Explore engaging strategies and activities for teaching math in the classroom. Use these math lessons and tools for teachers for instruction.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Easy classroom procedures and routines to engage students

July 25, 2024 Nearpod Team

Engaging routines are at the heart of every classroom. Here are a few easy classroom routines and procedures to engage your students.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
How to decode the Science of Reading

June 4, 2024 Darri Stephens

Learn everything you need to know about the Science of Reading. Explore strategies to implement Science of Reading activities and curriculum.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
3 Free design tools to create visual presentations (with examples!)

May 21, 2024 Victor Villegas

Learn the benefits of how to create visual presentations on Nearpod. Explore free design tools with examples of visual presentations.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Essential teaching strategies for developing early literacy skills

May 6, 2024 Darri Stephens

Early literacy development includes reading, writing, listening, & speaking. Explore teaching strategies for developing early literacy skills.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.