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- Leadership
- Thought leadership
How to design fun teacher in-service days that support school goals

May 23, 2025 Darri Stephens

Transform your teacher in-service days with engaging ideas. Discover strong professional development strategies that support school goals.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
22 Tips I wish I’d known as a first year teacher

May 16, 2025 Darri Stephens

Experienced educators share what they wish they would have known as a first year teacher. Explore tips in this cheat sheet for new teachers.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
5 Ways to use Drag and Drop activity maker in the classroom

May 12, 2025 Jessica Clarke

Using a Drag and Drop activity maker adds interest and engagement to daily instruction. Explore ways to create an interactive Drag and Drop.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
- Implementing Nearpod
- Nearpod tips
How to use Nearpod as a student: 5 teaching strategies

December 17, 2024 ErikaTepler

Learning new edtech tools takes time and practice, even for students. Use these tips for teaching them how to use Nearpod as a student.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
- News & updates
- Updates
What’s new with Nearpod: Back to school 2024

November 21, 2024 Bridget McKnight

Explore Nearpod’s exciting new updates for back to school 2024, including lesson co-editing, student reactions, admin reports, and more.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
What’s new with Nearpod: Back to school 2023

July 26, 2023 Nearpod Team

Nearpod has new updates in time for back to school! Explore the new lesson builder, teacher to student feedback, and more!

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
- Camp engage
- News & updates
Top 5 moments from Camp Engage Back to School 2022

October 13, 2022 Nearpod Team

Explore our favorite Camp Engage Back to School moments. Register to access a library of PD sessions, self-paced resources, and more!

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
What’s new with Nearpod: Back to School 2022

July 25, 2022 Nearpod Team

Nearpod’s latest back-to-school updates allow for easier lesson creation and delivery, improved reporting and insights, library updates, and new integrations.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
- Events
- News & updates
ISTE 2022 Recap

July 12, 2022 Lindsay Rothfeld

Get the inside scoop of ISTE 2022 from the Nearpod booth. For us at Nearpod, it was all about celebrating teachers!

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.
- Implementing Nearpod
- Nearpod tips
How to use Nearpod: 6 Tips for beginners

June 29, 2022 Jason Clark

Explore tips for how to use Nearpod. Nearpod beginners can discover simple solutions and engaging activities resulting in powerful outcomes.

Jason Clark
Jason Clark is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in Texas. Jason spent 18 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, where he discovered the power and magic of Nearpod in reaching and engaging every student in his classroom. After the classroom, he transitioned into different district roles as a School-Based Technology Specialist and District Innovation Specialist where he coached and trained teachers on the effective implementation of EdTech tools into their instruction. Jason is passionate about educational technology and the impact it can have on teaching and learning.