{"id":37949,"date":"2026-08-06T13:49:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=37949"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T13:47:06","slug":"whats-new-with-nearpod-back-to-school-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/whats-new-with-nearpod-back-to-school-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s\u00a0new with Nearpod: Back to school 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s&nbsp;nothing quite like the start of a new school year\u2014a fresh classroom, new students, and endless opportunities to inspire a love of learning. Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;planning your first lesson or supporting educators across a district, Nearpod is here to help you start the year with engaging learning experiences students&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;wait to be part of.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s newest Nearpod updates are designed to help you save valuable time, personalize learning, and deliver high-quality instruction that reaches every student. From purposeful AI tools that make it easier to create and differentiate lessons to new ready-to-teach content and instructional support while teaching, Nearpod gives educators more ways to turn everyday lessons into active learning experiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore&nbsp;what\u2019s&nbsp;new for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/back-to-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">back-to-school 2026<\/a>&nbsp;and discover even more ways to engage every student, support every learner, and make every instructional moment count.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New to Nearpod? Teachers can sign up for free below to access interactive activities, formative assessments, and engaging lessons. Administrators can schedule a call with an expert to unlock the full power of Nearpod for schools and districts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de 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\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/request-quote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Administrators: Schedule a call<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-s-nbsp-new-with-nearpod-back-to-school-2026-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s&nbsp;new with Nearpod: Back to school 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-save-time-and-personalize-learning-with-purposeful-ai-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Save time and personalize learning with purposeful AI<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smarter lesson planning starts with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nearpod\u2019s AI Create<\/a>. Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;building a lesson, creating an interactive activity, checking for understanding, or differentiating content, AI Create helps you move from&nbsp;objective&nbsp;to active learning experience\u2014faster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, educators have even more ways to use AI Create to address real classroom needs while keeping their instructional&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;at the center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-new-ai-create-text-leveler-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New! AI Create: Text Leveler<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\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\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices2.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37971\" style=\"width:574px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices2.png 1800w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices2-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every student deserves access to high-quality instructional content. With Nearpod\u2019s new AI Text Leveler, teachers can adjust lesson text to a targeted reading level\u2014making it easier to differentiate instruction without&nbsp;starting from scratch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the text in an existing Nearpod lesson, choose the reading level that best supports your students, and let AI Create adjust the content while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;the original meaning and instructional intent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the AI Text Leveler to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust lesson content to a targeted reading level&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create differentiated versions of existing Nearpod lessons&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make grade-level concepts more accessible to more students&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save valuable planning time while providing meaningful support&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the ability to&nbsp;adapt&nbsp;the lessons you already know and love, the Text Leveler helps you meet students where they are while keeping them connected to grade-level learning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-new-to-nearpod-s-ai-create-nbsp-tools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New to Nearpod\u2019s AI Create&nbsp;tools?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore&nbsp;the Lesson, Activity, and Question Generators. Introduced last year, these time-saving tools help educators create interactive, high-quality lessons and activities while keeping their instructional&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;at the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-ai-create-lesson-generator-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>AI Create: Lesson Generator<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/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\/2026\/08\/AI-Lesson-Generator-outline.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1174\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AI-Lesson-Generator-outline.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37974\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4213197969543148;width:472px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AI-Lesson-Generator-outline.png 1174w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AI-Lesson-Generator-outline-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AI-Lesson-Generator-outline-1024x720.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AI-Lesson-Generator-outline-768x540.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need a starting point for an upcoming lesson? Nearpod\u2019s AI Lesson Generator helps educators instantly create high-quality, interactive lessons aligned to a topic, standard, or learning&nbsp;objective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply enter what&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;teaching, and AI Create generates a complete Nearpod lesson with instructional content, formative assessments, and interactive activities built right in. From there, teachers can review, edit, and customize every part of the lesson to fit their students and instructional goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the AI Lesson Generator to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create standards-aligned lessons in less time&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Embed interactive Nearpod activities and formative assessments&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduce, reteach, review, or extend a concept&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customize every lesson while keeping your instructional vision at the center&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;starting from scratch&nbsp;or need inspiration to bring a lesson to life, the AI Lesson Generator makes it easier to move from planning to purposeful instruction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-ai-create-activity-generator-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>AI Create: Activity Generator<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/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\/2026\/08\/AI-Create-Actvity-Generator.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1326\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AI-Create-Actvity-Generator.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37976\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.894291754756871;width:536px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AI-Create-Actvity-Generator.png 1326w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AI-Create-Actvity-Generator-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AI-Create-Actvity-Generator-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AI-Create-Actvity-Generator-768x405.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1326px) 100vw, 1326px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a quick way to get every student&nbsp;participating? Nearpod\u2019s AI Activity Generator helps educators instantly create interactive activities connected to any topic or learning&nbsp;objective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the Nearpod activity you want to use, enter what&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;teaching, and let AI Create build the content for you. Add the activity directly to your lesson, make any changes you need, and get ready to hear from every student.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AI Activity Generator helps educators:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quickly add interactive activities to new or existing lessons&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create meaningful opportunities for student participation&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check for understanding throughout instruction&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spend less time building activities from scratch&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From introducing a new concept to closing a lesson with a quick check for understanding, the Activity Generator makes it easier to create&nbsp;active&nbsp;learning moments that keep students connected to the learning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>*The AI Lesson Generator, Activity Generator, and Text Leveler are available with Nearpod School and District licenses.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-ai-question-generator-now-available-with-nearpod-gold-nbsp-license-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI Question Generator\u2014now available with Nearpod Gold&nbsp;license<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/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\/2026\/08\/Image-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1133\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Image-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37983\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.371673513127344;width:450px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Image-2.jpeg 1133w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Image-2-300x219.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Image-2-1024x747.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Image-2-768x560.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1133px) 100vw, 1133px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access granted! Nearpod\u2019s AI Question Generator is now available with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/gold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nearpod Gold<\/a>, giving even more educators a faster way to create formative assessments that uncover student understanding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the AI Question Generator, teachers can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/ai-create-prompts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create multiple-choice questions<\/a>&nbsp;for Nearpod lessons and Interactive Videos or generate questions for a Time to Climb activity. Simply enter a topic or select lesson content, and AI Create develops ready-to-review questions in seconds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the AI Question Generator to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quickly create questions connected to your instructional content&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add checks for understanding throughout a lesson&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn lesson content into an engaging Time to Climb activity&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spend less time writing questions and more time responding to student needs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;checking background knowledge, pausing for a quick pulse check, or reviewing key concepts, the AI Question Generator helps you hear from every student and make informed instructional decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>*The AI Question Generator is now available with&nbsp;a Nearpod&nbsp;Gold&nbsp;license.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-build-digital-citizenship-skills-for-everyday-success-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Build digital citizenship skills for everyday success<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\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\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37978\" style=\"width:575px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices.png 1800w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students are growing up in a world where technology shapes how they learn, communicate, and connect. Helping them navigate that world safely and responsibly is an essential part of preparing them for success\u2014in the classroom and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearpod now includes 148 new, ready-to-teach&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/21-century\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">K<s>&#8211;<\/s>\u20138 digital citizenship lessons<\/a>&nbsp;developed in partnership with Common Sense Education. These interactive lessons help educators bring important conversations about digital life into the classroom through age-appropriate content students can understand and apply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new lessons address topics including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital safety and privacy&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Media literacy&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online relationships and communication&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Healthy and responsible technology use&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each lesson combines trusted&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsense.org\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Sense Education<\/a>&nbsp;content with Nearpod\u2019s interactive features, helping educators transform important digital citizenship topics into active learning experiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;building a digital citizenship curriculum or&nbsp;responding to&nbsp;real classroom needs, these ready-to-teach lessons make it easier to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to make thoughtful&nbsp;and responsible&nbsp;choices online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>*Available with purchase of&nbsp;21<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><sup>st<\/sup><\/em><\/strong><strong><em>&nbsp;Century&nbsp;Readiness&nbsp;Program<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-keep-instructional-guidance-right-where-you-need-it-with-teacher-notes-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep instructional guidance right where you need it with Teacher Notes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\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\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37979\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.500049657364187;width:564px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices3.png 1800w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nearpod-devices3-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great lesson includes more than the content students see on the screen. It also includes the instructional guidance, key talking points, and helpful resources teachers use to bring that content to life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Teacher Notes, educators can access instructional notes and resources while presenting a Nearpod lesson. Important guidance stays connected to the lesson experience, so teachers can reference what they need without switching between tools, tabs, or screens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teacher Notes help educators:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access instructional notes and resources while presenting&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay connected to key teaching points throughout the lesson&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep lesson guidance and student-facing content together&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deliver instruction more seamlessly without switching between tools&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a helpful prompt,&nbsp;additional&nbsp;context, or an important reminder, Teacher Notes keep instructional support right where you need it\u2014so you can stay focused on your students and the learning happening&nbsp;in&nbsp;the moment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>*Available for all Nearpod license types<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-start-using-nearpod-s-newest-updates-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start using Nearpod\u2019s newest updates<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Nearpod, everything we build starts with one question: How can we better support educators?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s updates give teachers more ways to save time, personalize learning, and deliver high-quality instruction that engages every student. Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;creating an interactive lesson with AI, adjusting content to meet students where they are, building essential digital citizenship skills, or accessing instructional guidance while presenting, Nearpod is here to support you every step of the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s to&nbsp;a new school year filled with fresh ideas, active learning, and more opportunities for every student to&nbsp;participate, connect, and grow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to dive in?&nbsp;<strong>Log in to Nearpod and explore&nbsp;what\u2019s&nbsp;new.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New to Nearpod? Teachers can sign up for free below to access interactive activities, formative assessments, and engaging lessons. Administrators can schedule a call with an expert to unlock the full power of Nearpod for schools and districts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de 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\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/request-quote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Administrators: Schedule a call<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s&nbsp;nothing quite like the start of a new school year\u2014a fresh classroom, new students, and endless opportunities to inspire a love of learning. Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;planning your first lesson or supporting educators across a district, Nearpod is here to help you start the year with engaging learning experiences students&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;wait to be part of.&nbsp; This year\u2019s newest Nearpod updates are designed to help you save valuable time, personalize learning, and deliver high-quality instruction that reaches every student. From purposeful AI tools that make it easier to create and differentiate lessons to new ready-to-teach content and instructional support while teaching, Nearpod gives educators more ways to turn everyday lessons into active learning experiences.&nbsp; Explore&nbsp;what\u2019s&nbsp;new for&nbsp;back-to-school 2026&nbsp;and discover even more ways to engage every student, support every learner, and make every instructional moment count.&nbsp; New to Nearpod? Teachers can sign up for free below to access interactive activities, formative assessments, and engaging lessons. Administrators can schedule a call with an expert to unlock the full power of Nearpod for schools and districts.&nbsp; What\u2019s&nbsp;new with Nearpod: Back to school 2026&nbsp; Save time and personalize learning with purposeful AI&nbsp; Smarter lesson planning starts with&nbsp;Nearpod\u2019s AI Create. Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;building a lesson, creating an interactive activity, checking for understanding, or differentiating content, AI Create helps you move from&nbsp;objective&nbsp;to active learning experience\u2014faster.&nbsp; This year, educators have even more ways to use AI Create to address real classroom needs while keeping their instructional&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;at the center.&nbsp; New! AI Create: Text Leveler&nbsp; Every student deserves access to high-quality instructional content. With Nearpod\u2019s new AI Text Leveler, teachers can adjust lesson text to a targeted reading level\u2014making it easier to differentiate instruction without&nbsp;starting from scratch.&nbsp; Select the text in an existing Nearpod lesson, choose the reading level that best supports your students, and let AI Create adjust the content while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;the original meaning and instructional intent.&nbsp; Use the AI Text Leveler to:&nbsp; With the ability to&nbsp;adapt&nbsp;the lessons you already know and love, the Text Leveler helps you meet students where they are while keeping them connected to grade-level learning.&nbsp; New to Nearpod\u2019s AI Create&nbsp;tools? Explore&nbsp;the Lesson, Activity, and Question Generators. Introduced last year, these time-saving tools help educators create interactive, high-quality lessons and activities while keeping their instructional&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;at the center. AI Create: Lesson Generator&nbsp; Need a starting point for an upcoming lesson? Nearpod\u2019s AI Lesson Generator helps educators instantly create high-quality, interactive lessons aligned to a topic, standard, or learning&nbsp;objective.&nbsp; Simply enter what&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;teaching, and AI Create generates a complete Nearpod lesson with instructional content, formative assessments, and interactive activities built right in. From there, teachers can review, edit, and customize every part of the lesson to fit their students and instructional goals.&nbsp; Use the AI Lesson Generator to:&nbsp; Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;starting from scratch&nbsp;or need inspiration to bring a lesson to life, the AI Lesson Generator makes it easier to move from planning to purposeful instruction.&nbsp; AI Create: Activity Generator&nbsp; Looking for a quick way to get every student&nbsp;participating? Nearpod\u2019s AI Activity Generator helps educators instantly create interactive activities connected to any topic or learning&nbsp;objective.&nbsp; Select the Nearpod activity you want to use, enter what&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;teaching, and let AI Create build the content for you. Add the activity directly to your lesson, make any changes you need, and get ready to hear from every student.&nbsp; The AI Activity Generator helps educators:&nbsp; From introducing a new concept to closing a lesson with a quick check for understanding, the Activity Generator makes it easier to create&nbsp;active&nbsp;learning moments that keep students connected to the learning.&nbsp; *The AI Lesson Generator, Activity Generator, and Text Leveler are available with Nearpod School and District licenses.&nbsp; AI Question Generator\u2014now available with Nearpod Gold&nbsp;license&nbsp; Access granted! Nearpod\u2019s AI Question Generator is now available with&nbsp;Nearpod Gold, giving even more educators a faster way to create formative assessments that uncover student understanding.&nbsp; With the AI Question Generator, teachers can&nbsp;create multiple-choice questions&nbsp;for Nearpod lessons and Interactive Videos or generate questions for a Time to Climb activity. Simply enter a topic or select lesson content, and AI Create develops ready-to-review questions in seconds.&nbsp; Use the AI Question Generator to:&nbsp; Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;checking background knowledge, pausing for a quick pulse check, or reviewing key concepts, the AI Question Generator helps you hear from every student and make informed instructional decisions.&nbsp; *The AI Question Generator is now available with&nbsp;a Nearpod&nbsp;Gold&nbsp;license.&nbsp; Build digital citizenship skills for everyday success&nbsp; Students are growing up in a world where technology shapes how they learn, communicate, and connect. Helping them navigate that world safely and responsibly is an essential part of preparing them for success\u2014in the classroom and beyond.&nbsp; Nearpod now includes 148 new, ready-to-teach&nbsp;K&#8211;\u20138 digital citizenship lessons&nbsp;developed in partnership with Common Sense Education. These interactive lessons help educators bring important conversations about digital life into the classroom through age-appropriate content students can understand and apply.&nbsp; The new lessons address topics including:&nbsp; Each lesson combines trusted&nbsp;Common Sense Education&nbsp;content with Nearpod\u2019s interactive features, helping educators transform important digital citizenship topics into active learning experiences.&nbsp; Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;building a digital citizenship curriculum or&nbsp;responding to&nbsp;real classroom needs, these ready-to-teach lessons make it easier to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to make thoughtful&nbsp;and responsible&nbsp;choices online.&nbsp; *Available with purchase of&nbsp;21st&nbsp;Century&nbsp;Readiness&nbsp;Program&nbsp; Keep instructional guidance right where you need it with Teacher Notes&nbsp; A great lesson includes more than the content students see on the screen. 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Administrators can schedule a call with an expert to unlock the full power of Nearpod for schools and districts.&nbsp; What\u2019s&nbsp;new with Nearpod: Back to school 2026&nbsp; Save time and personalize learning with purposeful AI&nbsp; Smarter lesson planning starts with&nbsp;Nearpod\u2019s AI Create. Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;building a lesson, creating an interactive activity, checking for understanding, or differentiating content, AI Create helps you move from&nbsp;objective&nbsp;to active learning experience\u2014faster.&nbsp; This year, educators have even more ways to use AI Create to address real classroom needs while keeping their instructional&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;at the center.&nbsp; New! AI Create: Text Leveler&nbsp; Every student deserves access to high-quality instructional content. With Nearpod\u2019s new AI Text Leveler, teachers can adjust lesson text to a targeted reading level\u2014making it easier to differentiate instruction without&nbsp;starting from scratch.&nbsp; Select the text in an existing Nearpod lesson, choose the reading level that best supports your students, and let AI Create adjust the content while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;the original meaning and instructional intent.&nbsp; Use the AI Text Leveler to:&nbsp; With the ability to&nbsp;adapt&nbsp;the lessons you already know and love, the Text Leveler helps you meet students where they are while keeping them connected to grade-level learning.&nbsp; New to Nearpod\u2019s AI Create&nbsp;tools? Explore&nbsp;the Lesson, Activity, and Question Generators. Introduced last year, these time-saving tools help educators create interactive, high-quality lessons and activities while keeping their instructional&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;at the center. 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Nearpod\u2019s AI Question Generator is now available with&nbsp;Nearpod Gold, giving even more educators a faster way to create formative assessments that uncover student understanding.&nbsp; With the AI Question Generator, teachers can&nbsp;create multiple-choice questions&nbsp;for Nearpod lessons and Interactive Videos or generate questions for a Time to Climb activity. Simply enter a topic or select lesson content, and AI Create develops ready-to-review questions in seconds.&nbsp; Use the AI Question Generator to:&nbsp; Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;checking background knowledge, pausing for a quick pulse check, or reviewing key concepts, the AI Question Generator helps you hear from every student and make informed instructional decisions.&nbsp; *The AI Question Generator is now available with&nbsp;a Nearpod&nbsp;Gold&nbsp;license.&nbsp; Build digital citizenship skills for everyday success&nbsp; Students are growing up in a world where technology shapes how they learn, communicate, and connect. Helping them navigate that world safely and responsibly is an essential part of preparing them for success\u2014in the classroom and beyond.&nbsp; Nearpod now includes 148 new, ready-to-teach&nbsp;K&#8211;\u20138 digital citizenship lessons&nbsp;developed in partnership with Common Sense Education. 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