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8 Engaging strategies for teaching math in any classroom

May 6, 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.
How to use drawing as a formative assessment tool

April 1, 2024 Liz Pearce

Explore 5 creative activities for students using Draw it, a free digital whiteboard, as a drawing formative assessment tool.

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 Student-centered learning examples with technology

April 1, 2024 Pamelavillalba

Explore student-centered strategies, activities, and benefits in learning. Use these 7 student-centered learning examples 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.
5 Tips for standardized test prep for new teachers

April 1, 2024 Darri Stephens

Learn how to prepare students for standardized tests. Explore standardized test prep resources, teacher test prep reviews, and testing tips.

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 Essential tips for using data driven instruction

March 11, 2024 Nearpod Team

Teachers are using data driven instruction & interactive formative assessments to check for student understanding. Explore tips you can use today.

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.
Differentiated instruction examples to maximize student learning

February 21, 2024 AngeliaSimpson

Explore differentiated instruction examples to support students. Use these steps to learn how to differentiate instruction and learning.

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.
- Pedagogy
- Teachers
How to teach student written expressions using technology

February 21, 2024 kimgarcia

Using technology to teach written expressions can help students articulate their ideas effectively. Explore ways to teach student written expressions.

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.
- Pedagogy
- Teachers
3 Examples of formative assessments that work

January 19, 2024 Nearpod Team

Explore three examples of formative assessments that are used during the learning process to check student progress and understanding.

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.
6 Ways to make test prep review fun for students

January 16, 2024 davidfranklin

Test prep can be an engaging experience for students when done right. Explore activities and fun ways to prepare students for state testing.

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 monitor student progress with real-time formative assessment data

January 11, 2024 Darri Stephens

Explore examples and tips for monitoring student progress using real-time formative assessment data to gain insight into student learning.

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.