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    How to create your own Virtual Reality (VR) in the classroom

    May 18, 2023 Carol Chinea

    Learn how to make virtual reality (VR) in the classroom. Creating VR experiences for your students can be done in 3 simple steps.

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    Using Nearpod to assess and build background knowledge

    January 16, 2022 Julie Smith

    Nearpod is such a valuable tool that can be used before, during and after any lesson. I really enjoy using Nearpod to assess students and help them build background knowledge…

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    Essentials VR Headset Sweepstakes

    September 16, 2016 Nearpod Team

    For a limited time, when you purchase a Nearpod Essentials bundle, you will automatically be entered to win a FREE VR HEADSET!*

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    Increasing Student Engagement Through Interactive Lessons and VR Field Trips

    August 30, 2016 Nearpod Team

    “I have used Nearpod many times, but during the past few months, I had an opportunity to dive in and see what it can provide for student-led learning.” – This…

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    Nearpod Essentials – Teaching Tips

    July 28, 2016 Nearpod Team

    In our quest to bring high quality, engaging, and interactive content to teachers, we’re proud to present Nearpod Essentials! Each of these 22 bundles are a curated set of the…

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    The Power of Exposure: Nearpod Virtual Reality

    May 26, 2016 Nearpod Team

    “One of the largest barriers to students in my schools is access. Because of our location, it is difficult to expose students to the many opportunities beyond the borders of…

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    Nearpod VR: Real-world experiences without leaving the classroom

    April 16, 2016 Guido Kovalskys

    Convinced of the potential that VR technologies have in the classroom, our product team ensured that we were hitting three core principles while developing this new offering. Check them out!

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    How students sold me on the joy of learning with Nearpod

    December 22, 2015 Nearpod Team

    I will admit that I knew about Nearpod for years (like four of them) before I had my ah-ha moment. This week provided multiple concrete examples of why I am…

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    Virtual Field Trips with Nearpod!

    October 5, 2015 Nearpod Team

    Finding ways to maximize the potential of every moment of class time, reach each and every student, and engage them in a meaningful activity seems like the most difficult task…

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    Virtual Field Trips in the Nearpod Store!

    October 5, 2015 Nearpod Team

    Discover all the amazing Virtual Field Trips we have in our Nearpod Store! Use these lessons with your students or as inspiration to make your own.

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