{"id":30323,"date":"2023-08-18T15:51:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T19:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=30323"},"modified":"2023-08-24T18:49:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T22:49:11","slug":"al-hekma-intl-success-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/al-hekma-intl-success-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking learning to the next level: Al Hekma&#8217;s Nearpod journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Founded in 1985, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alhekma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Hekma International School (AHIS)<\/a> is a forward-thinking school in Bahrain dedicated to fostering accountable, confident, and motivated lifelong learners through a balanced international curriculum. Accredited by the Bahrain Ministry of Education and renowned organizations like MSA and Cognia, AHIS prioritizes nurturing 21st-century skills and global awareness among its 1,000 students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to the post-pandemic challenges, AHIS turned to <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nearpod<\/a> while searching for an all-encompassing solution that could offer interactive resources, real-time progress tracking, and personalized engagement. Nearpod enhanced teaching dynamics but aligned with the school&#8217;s focus on digital citizenship and social emotional learning (SEL), propelling Al Hekma on a path of continued educational excellence and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-highlights-of-al-hekma-s-success-with-nearpod\"><strong>Highlights of Al Hekma&#8217;s success with Nearpod<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-school.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-school-1024x687.png\" alt=\"Al Hekma school\" class=\"wp-image-30338\" width=\"379\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-school-1024x687.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-school-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-school-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-school.png 1326w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>From August 2022 to present<\/li><li>6,800+ lessons edited using Nearpod<\/li><li>22% of resources from Nearpod library, in addition to teachers\u2019 own resources<\/li><li>Around 2,075 activities were completed by students using the platform<\/li><li>Students joined Nearpod more than 126,000 times across a range of subjects<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New to Nearpod? Learn more about international school and district licenses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.nearpod.com\/international-meeting-request-pod3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule a demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-challenges\"><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As students returned to the classroom at Al Hekma International School following the COVID-19 pandemic, a new challenge emerged for its principal and teachers: How could they measure and support every student\u2019s progress without overwhelming teachers after such a fragmented period in everyone\u2019s lives? <strong>Teachers needed instant insights in order to improve student engagement, performance, and self-esteem, and they needed a solid, diverse bank of resources they could draw on to make the necessary changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-solution\"><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Al Hekma started integrating Nearpod in 2021, and the school had several training sessions with the Nearpod team experts to ensure all their needs were met. Teachers were trained on how to create lessons, summative and <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/the-value-of-formative-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">formative assessments<\/a>, and reporting. They valued having a one-stop solution that enabled them to use various resources at the same time from the same place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-results\"><strong>The results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Usage grew steadily, and within a year, over half of the teachers became <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/certified-educator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nearpod Certified Educators<\/a>!\u00a0<\/li><li>Nearpod seamlessly integrated into the school&#8217;s teaching approach and is now embraced across various subjects.<\/li><li><strong>Giving teachers tools to track progress and pain points in real time<\/strong> has made decision-making more effective and has ramped up student performance.<\/li><li>No student or teacher need ever be left behind. <strong>Fully engaged students<\/strong> are learning more, learning faster, and making the most of every minute in class.<\/li><li><strong>Self-paced learning<\/strong> has played a pivotal role in nurturing teachers&#8217; autonomy, self-assurance, and sense of responsibility.<\/li><li>Teachers feel more empowered to personalize lessons by providing a strong, versatile base of trustworthy resources and templates they can edit and adapt.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-Nearpod-usage.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-Nearpod-usage-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Nearpod's impact graph at Al Hekma\" class=\"wp-image-30340\" width=\"691\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-Nearpod-usage-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-Nearpod-usage-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-Nearpod-usage-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-Nearpod-usage-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Al-Hekma-Nearpod-usage.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-nearpod-empowered-a-forward-thinking-school-in-bahrain-to-redefine-excellence-in-education\"><strong>How Nearpod empowered a forward-thinking school in Bahrain to redefine excellence in education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maya-Harb-Al-Hekma-principal-quote.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maya-Harb-Al-Hekma-principal-quote-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30342\" width=\"302\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maya-Harb-Al-Hekma-principal-quote-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maya-Harb-Al-Hekma-principal-quote-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maya-Harb-Al-Hekma-principal-quote-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maya-Harb-Al-Hekma-principal-quote-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maya-Harb-Al-Hekma-principal-quote.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Al Hekma\u2019s principal, Maya Harb, had discovered Nearpod prior to the pandemic \u2013 when it was recommended as part of a routine school tech audit. In a flash, <strong>Nearpod became the school\u2019s one-stop solution during the lockdown, ensuring that staff and students could access the materials and resources they needed and spurring active participation.<\/strong> But that was just the beginning, as the partnership evolved and continued well into the next normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maya believes that Nearpod not only streamlined the transition back to the classroom but also made the teaching and learning experience more meaningful than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides empowering teachers to track student attendance and engagement, <strong>Adreen Haddad, Al Hekma\u2019s instructional coach and Nearpod PioNear<\/strong>, also highlights how Nearpod provides her with essential insights into progress across various classes and subjects: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn addition to the instant feedback Nearpod gives us, when I check the session reports, I can see and save teachers\u2019 notes, track which students are engaged, check their answers, and save reports to review and compare at any time and in any format.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-small-step-for-teachers-a-giant-leap-for-students\"><strong>&nbsp;A small step for teachers, a giant leap for students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Al Hekma International School has always embraced transformation and innovation as integral to its mission of facilitating continuous growth and excellence for both students and teachers. This courage is deeply rooted in the unwavering trust and support that permeates the relationships among teachers, staff, students, and parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nearpod-open-ended-question-steacher-helping-student.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nearpod-open-ended-question-steacher-helping-student.png\" alt=\"Teacher using data driven instruction on Nearpod to help students during class\" class=\"wp-image-24256\" width=\"294\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nearpod-open-ended-question-steacher-helping-student.png 399w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nearpod-open-ended-question-steacher-helping-student-300x255.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Adreen vividly describes the initial enthusiasm among teachers and students after Nearpod was implemented in 2022. &#8220;Right from the beginning, our teachers were fully on board, and students found it incredibly easy to join using the provided code,&#8221; she recalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first year, the school started with 60 teacher&#8217;s licenses across different subjects. Then, in the following year, they elevated their engagement and upgraded to Nearpod Premium, which provided them with 30 accounts to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The implementation process was made seamless through comprehensive step-by-step video tutorials, hands-on training sessions, and dedicated Nearpod workshops on formative assessments. This set the stage for a transformative educational experience that has since become an integral part of their approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adreen-Haddad.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adreen-Haddad-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30388\" width=\"284\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adreen-Haddad-edited.png 1030w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adreen-Haddad-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adreen-Haddad-edited-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adreen-Haddad-edited-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adreen-Haddad-edited-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the aspects that resonated most with teachers is the convenience of <strong>consolidating all their instructional resources within a single platform<\/strong>. Adreen highlights how Nearpod streamlines this process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;With Nearpod, we can open all YouTube channels from within the same session, allowing us to seamlessly track everything from attendance to student engagement.&#8221; She reflects on the previous practices where teachers would juggle multiple platforms, such as PowerPoint presentations, YouTube, and other resources, causing inefficiencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Making the most of every minute in class<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Maya and Adreen, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing engaged students immersed in a learning experience. Adreen explains how Nearpod is helping students stay on task and make the most of each class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur students love the activities, which are the most interesting and interactive parts of the lesson. You see how they come alive with <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/educational-games-time-to-climb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time to Climb<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/draw-it-timer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Draw It<\/a>, how their creativity and critical thinking shine through.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 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-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Time-to-Climb-student-view.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Time-to-Climb-student-view-1024x650.png\" alt=\"Time to Climb\" class=\"wp-image-26042\" width=\"396\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Time-to-Climb-student-view-1024x650.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Time-to-Climb-student-view-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Time-to-Climb-student-view-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Time-to-Climb-student-view-1536x975.png 1536w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Time-to-Climb-student-view.png 2044w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/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-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter 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\" class=\"wp-image-26755\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s not just students who are experimenting and exploring. The <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/market\/init\">Nearpod library<\/a> has been a springboard for teachers preparing activities and planning lessons that are vibrant but also vibe with the school\u2019s values and vision, as Maya explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur teachers love that they can start from scratch using Nearpod as a platform, or that they download presentations from the library and edit them in accordance with our priorities and standards, adjusting them and changing the templates.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-digital-natives-to-digital-citizens\"><strong>From digital natives to digital citizens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital literacy and English proficiency are at the heart of Al Hekma\u2019s mission to give students the best skills, achievements, and opportunities \u2013 but teaching these comes with responsibilities. In her commitment to building students\u2019 emotional and social skills, Adreen has found a firm ally in <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/21-century\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nearpod\u2019s 21st Century Readiness Program<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cOur computer department promotes Internet safety and digital citizenship, and the emotional and social package that we\u2019ve added to our licenses during the past two years with Nearpod have really helped teachers to search for good resources. We apply common standards and share feedback on how the students are evolving as digital citizens.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nearpod-lesson-We-the-Digital-Citizens.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nearpod-lesson-We-the-Digital-Citizens.gif\" alt=\"Preview of Nearpod's Common Sense Digital Citizenship Lesson: We the Digital Citizens\" class=\"wp-image-23473\" width=\"456\" height=\"340\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Maya explains how this emotional and social learning package the school added as part of its upgrade to a premium license has nurtured students\u2019 confidence and critical thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe topics are impressive, inclusive, and really help students reflect on how to collaborate with each other, and the advice Nearpod gave us on how to work with the resources was really helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SEL-Check-In-Tips.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SEL-Check-In-Tips-1024x686.png\" alt=\"SEL drawing activity on Nearpod's Draw It\" class=\"wp-image-13307\" width=\"496\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SEL-Check-In-Tips-1024x686.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SEL-Check-In-Tips-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SEL-Check-In-Tips-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SEL-Check-In-Tips-1536x1029.png 1536w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SEL-Check-In-Tips-500x335.png 500w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SEL-Check-In-Tips.png 1740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Adreen adds that Nearpod also supports Al Hekma\u2019s priorities in giving students autonomy and recognition: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe self-paced learning, where the teacher gives access to the students, really improves their independence and sense of personal and collective responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-time-solutions-and-real-life-skills\"><strong>Real-time solutions and real-life skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Al Hekma relies on data to make decisions as a school \u2013 not just at the administration level but also at the teaching level, as Maya explains:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvery single decision that is related to learning in class is taken thanks to the instant feedback that the teacher receives from the students. For example, when the teacher notices that there is a trend where everybody makes the same mistake, he or she can immediately channel this information to revisit the concept.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the principal, the transformation is palpable, saving teachers time and enabling them to make changes the day of, and not the day after. It also gives a voice to all students, not just those who \u201craise their hands and jump to answer.\u201d For Maya, Nearpod has created greater equality in the classroom, giving shyer students the confidence and opportunity to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThanks to Nearpod, no student is left behind in class. All our students can take part, all our students can show us what they understand or don\u2019t understand, and we\u2019re right there to help.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recognizing-and-empowering-teachers\"><strong>Recognizing and empowering teachers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to recognizing students\u2019 progress, Maya and Adreen create social media posts and videos to celebrate teachers\u2019 accomplishments with the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cu2Pa9yRK7l\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cu2Pa9yRK7l\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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