{"id":11381,"date":"2025-05-01T11:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T15:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=11381"},"modified":"2025-08-19T13:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:27:12","slug":"tips-tricks-to-create-your-own-nearpod-lesson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/tips-tricks-to-create-your-own-nearpod-lesson\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create interactive lessons for students with Nearpod"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With over 22,000+ resources at your fingertips in the Nearpod Library, it is easy to find <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/quality-lessons-teaching-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high-quality lessons<\/a>, activities, and videos to meet your students\u2019 needs. While these resources are invaluable, we recognize that educators like you often craft materials tailored to the unique needs of your classrooms. <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/updates-back-to-school-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our streamlined Lesson Builder<\/a> simplifies and accelerates the process of transforming your innovative ideas and existing content into engaging interactive lessons to help you see every student. Keep reading to learn how to create impactful lessons on Nearpod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-introduction-to-nearpod-lessons\"><strong>An introduction to Nearpod lessons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Creating a Lesson in Nearpod: Nearpod&#039;s Essential Tips &amp; Tricks\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SrksmDo-914?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foster a love of learning in every student with Nearpod. <\/strong><em>Teachers can sign up for free below to access and create interactive lessons. Administrators can schedule a call with an expert to unlock the full power of Nearpod for schools and districts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/signup\/?role=teacher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teachers: Sign up for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.nearpod.com\/admin-form-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Administrators: Schedule a call<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-need-to-know-before-creating-a-nearpod-lesson\"><strong>What you need to know before creating a Nearpod lesson<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you begin creating lessons for students, it is important to understand Nearpod\u2019s features. Interactive slides are broken down into three major categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creation-media\"><strong>Creation media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Slides, Sways, and Slideshows hold the essential content to guide your learners through the interactive lesson. The most common content media educators use is slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dynamic-media\"><strong>Dynamic media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporate 3D objects, Simulations, and <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/top-10-virtual-reality-field-trips-for-the-end-of-the-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VR Field Trips<\/a> to breathe life into your content, fostering a deeper understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interactive-activities\"><strong>Interactive activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engage your students with captivating activities like Time to Climb, Draw It, Open-Ended Questions, and Collaborate Boards, which capture the pivotal moments of learning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lesson-builder-update.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lesson-builder-update-1024x643.png\" alt=\"Nearpod's lesson builder for creating interactive lessons\" class=\"wp-image-30067\" style=\"width:511px;height:320px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lesson-builder-update-1024x643.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lesson-builder-update-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lesson-builder-update-768x482.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lesson-builder-update.png 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-create-a-lesson-on-nearpod\"><strong>How to create a lesson on Nearpod<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Lesson Builder features a user-friendly design that is familiar to those who have experience with tools like PowerPoint or Google Slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-launch-the-lesson-builder\"><strong>Step 1: Launch the Lesson Builder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on &#8220;Create&#8221; and select &#8220;Lesson&#8221; to launch the Lesson Builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-choose-your-slides\"><strong>Step 2: Choose your slides<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select &#8220;Slides&#8221; from the Activity Selector. The Slide Editor offers a variety of pre-designed templates and layout features, enabling you to curate content slides for your lessons. Unleash your creative style in text boxes, leveraging rich-text capabilities and the Nearpod Equation Editor. Layer images, GIFs, and even your own audio directly onto slides. Create your content even faster using the new quick add slide button!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Selecting-Slides-on-Nearpods-Activity-Selector-.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Selecting-Slides-on-Nearpods-Activity-Selector-.png\" alt=\"Selecting content slides on Nearpod's Activity Selector to begin creating a lesson\" class=\"wp-image-30835\" style=\"width:536px;height:309px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Selecting-Slides-on-Nearpods-Activity-Selector-.png 957w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Selecting-Slides-on-Nearpods-Activity-Selector--300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Selecting-Slides-on-Nearpods-Activity-Selector--768x443.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-incorporate-interactive-media-and-activities\"><strong><strong>Step 3: Incorporate interactive media and activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click &#8220;Add New&#8221; to continue adding Dynamic Media and Activities, to finish building your interactive lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include activities from the Nearpod lesson library to customize your lesson using the <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-use-nearpods-activity-banks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Activity Bank<\/a>. With thousands of pre-made Time to Climb quizzes and Matching Pairs, Drag and Drop, and Draw It activities, teachers can easily customize any lesson in Nearpod with standards-aligned activities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Formative-assessments-on-Nearpod.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Formative-assessments-on-Nearpod-1024x515.png\" alt=\"Interactive activities, games, and quizzes to include in Nearpod lessons\" class=\"wp-image-29330\" style=\"width:543px;height:273px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Formative-assessments-on-Nearpod-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Formative-assessments-on-Nearpod-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Formative-assessments-on-Nearpod-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Formative-assessments-on-Nearpod.png 1094w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-input-lesson-details-to-stay-organized\"><strong><strong><strong>Step 4: Input lesson details to stay organized<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on &#8220;Lesson Details&#8221; to give your lesson a title, provide a description for the lesson, and tag the lesson with relevant grade levels and subjects. This metadata enhances searchability, making it easier to find and share your lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-launch-and-observe-the-magic\"><strong>Step 5: Launch and observe the magic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launch your lesson in either Live Participation or <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/6-genius-ideas-student-paced-nearpod-lesson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student-Paced<\/a> modes and see the impact of Nearpod in action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-creating-your-own-nearpod-lesson\"><strong>Tips for creating your own Nearpod lesson<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you design interactive lessons for students, here are some tips to get you started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tip-1-use-the-lesson-library-for-inspiration\"><strong>Tip #1: Use the lesson library for inspiration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be difficult to know where to start when building lessons for your students. Nearpod\u2019s curriculum team comprises former educators who design lessons around the latest research into active learning strategies, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/5e-lesson-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 E\u2019s Model<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/inquiry-based-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guided Inquiry<\/a>. Filter the <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/market\/init\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nearpod Library<\/a> by grade level, subject, or state standards to discover new ways to approach your content. You can even copy and paste library resource content directly into your lessons!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nearpod-lesson-library-January.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nearpod-lesson-library-January-1024x605.png\" alt=\"Nearpod lesson library\" class=\"wp-image-25543\" style=\"width:615px;height:363px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nearpod-lesson-library-January-1024x605.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nearpod-lesson-library-January-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nearpod-lesson-library-January-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nearpod-lesson-library-January.png 1326w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tip-2-use-what-you-already-have\"><strong>Tip #2: Use what you already have<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you already have amazing resources in other formats. Use the Upload Slides feature to quickly upload your PowerPoints and Google Slides into Nearpod, transforming them from static presentations to lessons for your students. You can even use worksheets for Draw It or Drag and Drop activities. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/easily-convert-your-google-slides-powerpoint-presentations-into-interactive-nearpod-lessons-with-nearpodize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to convert your existing presentations into a Nearpod lesson.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tip-3-enhance-your-google-slides-with-the-nearpod-add-on\"><strong>Tip #3: Enhance your Google Slides with the Nearpod Add-On<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to \u201cNearpodize\u201d your existing Google Slides while working within the familiar Slides tool set, Gold, Platinum, and School or District users can integrate Nearpod activities and dynamic media content directly with the <a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/nearpod\/501359647293\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nearpod add-on<\/a>! With the Nearpod Slides add-on, your embedded hyperlinks stay active, and Microsoft Immersive Reader will be able to read all the text on your Slides to support all learners. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/nearpod-google-slides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrating your Nearpod lessons in Google Slides.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Already have access to a free Nearpod account? Click below to upgrade to Gold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upgrade to Gold<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tip-4-organize-all-of-your-digital-resources-in-one-space\"><strong>Tip #4: Organize ALL of your digital resources in one space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we incorporate technology into our classrooms, it is easy to lose students to an array of open tabs. Direct students to specific websites, district curricular resources, or collaborative learning experiences with Google or Microsoft tools quickly and easily, using Nearpod\u2019s Web Content feature. Using Web Content, all of those links can be easily integrated directly into your interactive lessons, ensuring you and your students are always on the same page. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360048222831-Use-Web-Content-in-a-Nearpod-lesson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enhancing your lessons with Web Content<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Web-content-and-drag-and-drop.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Web-content-and-drag-and-drop.gif\" alt=\"Embedded web content and Drag and Drop activity on a Nearpod lessom\" class=\"wp-image-28945\" style=\"width:570px;height:380px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tip-5-combine-dynamic-media-and-activities\"><strong><strong>Tip #5: Combine dynamic media and activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating lessons, it is important to remember all of the magic you have available to you in Nearpod. <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/nearpod-vr-F146040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VR Field Trips<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/search?q=PhET%20simulation&amp;s=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PhET Simulations<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/introducing-nearpod-3d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3D objects<\/a> help the learning come to life. But did you know that you can easily pair that dynamic media content with one of Nearpod\u2019s activities to truly make student thinking visible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combine several VR Field Trips for a compare and contrast interactive classroom activity. Students can explore the various locations and then use a <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/collaborative-learning-collaborate-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collaborate Board<\/a> to discuss or even debate their findings with their peers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a blank <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/draw-it-timer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Draw It<\/a> after a Simulation for students to upload their discoveries. First, they experience the simulation and then take a screenshot of their work. They can upload their image and then annotate right on top of it to explain what they have uncovered.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/3-ways-to-use-drag-drop-in-the-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drag &amp; Drop activity<\/a> to label the parts of a cell using a screenshot of a 3D object. Students can explore the cell in their browser and then demonstrate their understanding by correctly labeling the various parts they have seen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ezgif.com-optimize-2.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ezgif.com-optimize-2.gif\" alt=\"Virtual Reality experience on Nearpod's Lincoln Memorial lesson\" class=\"wp-image-10672\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphing-Line-Draw-It.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphing-Line-Draw-It.gif\" alt=\"Draw It activity for graphing in math lessons\" class=\"wp-image-26755\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-creating-lessons-on-nearpod\"><strong>Start creating lessons on Nearpod<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are using pre-made lessons from the Nearpod Library, enhancing your own materials, or even working directly in Google Slides, Nearpod makes it easy to create lessons for your students&#8217; learning needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Foster a love of learning in every student with Nearpod.<\/strong><\/strong> <em>Teachers can sign up for free below to access and create interactive lessons. Administrators can schedule a call with an expert to unlock the full power of Nearpod for schools and districts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/signup\/?role=teacher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teachers: Sign up for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.nearpod.com\/admin-form-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Administrators: Schedule a call<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to create a Nearpod lesson with these tips and tricks for beginners. 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