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    7 tips for using Nearpod to create engaging PD for teachers

    May 11, 2021 Nearpod Team

    Professional development doesn’t have to be stale. If we as teachers strive to create the most engaging learning experiences for our students, then why should teacher PD be any different? This summer many will be leading and participating in PD to meet the requirements of licensing and credentialing policies. If you’re one of the people…

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    Experience the Best Teacher Professional Development

    April 2, 2018 Kali Thompson

    The Learning Labs team goal is to empower local leaders to facilitate research-based, experiential professional development.

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    Pushing Through Stuck

    October 4, 2017 Nearpod Team

    “It might happen after my first draft. Or, it might happen after several revisions. Inevitably, I reach a point where I get stuck. Banging-my-head-against-a-wall, pulling-my-hair-out stuck.”

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    Redefining Professional Development for Teachers

    September 15, 2017 Nearpod Team

    Learning Labs redefines professional development for teachers by empowering every teacher to each every learner through engaging and meaningful PD.

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    Facilitating Teacher PD with Nearpod Homework

    April 24, 2015 Nearpod Team

    Nearpod is not just for student learners! San Francisco Unified School District is using Nearpod presentations in Homework Mode to deliver personalized teacher professional development online.

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