{"id":8089,"date":"2018-10-16T18:09:21","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T22:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=8089"},"modified":"2023-06-26T16:24:03","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T20:24:03","slug":"fall-release-bring-the-world-into-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/fall-release-bring-the-world-into-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Release: Bring the World into the Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nearpod is excited to unveil what we\u2019ve been working on this Fall!  If you read our Back to School Release <\/span>blog post<\/span><\/a>, you might be sensing a pattern. All of our updates center around one theme: Bringing the World into the Classroom…so let\u2019s begin exploring what’s new! <\/span><\/p>\n

Introducing New Supplemental Curricula: <\/b><\/h1>\n

World Ready<\/b><\/h1>\n

(Historical Perspective & Literacy AND World Languages En Espa<\/strong>\u00f1<\/b>ol)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From exploring diverse perspectives in history to teaching language authentically, Nearpod brings the world into every classroom.  Nearpod\u2019s World Ready program supports schools and districts in preparing students for the global economy of today and tomorrow. Get a sneak peek into <\/span>Historical Perspectives & Literacy<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>World Languages en Espa\u00f1ol <\/span><\/i>\u2013 available for the 2019-2020 school year!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Historical Perspectives & Literacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Historical Perspectives & Literacy breaks the mold of traditional history instruction<\/span><\/b>.  Students explore primary sources and dynamic multimedia to analyze diverse perspectives in history and make modern-day connections to the past.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n

World Languages En Espa\u00f1ol <\/b><\/h2>\n

(Featuring VR and Breaking the Barrier)<\/h3>\n

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World Languages (en Espa\u00f1ol) allows educators to balance both traditional grammar instruction and authentic oral language development.  This K-12 curriculum is thoughtfully designed to reduce student anxiety commonly associated with learning a new language.  Leveraging technology like custom learning widgets and dynamic VR, students are provided with authentic, culturally-relevant opportunities to make learning Spanish meaningful.
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Aprenda m\u00e1s<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital Citizenship & Literacy<\/b><\/h2>\n

Help students take ownership of their digital lives. Nearpod’s Media Literacy bundles have been updated\/expanded with a focus on social media and evaluating information online.<\/span><\/p>\n

Explore Digital Literacy<\/a><\/p>\n

Professional Development<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Great day of learning and collaborating with @Osceolaschools<\/a>. Using @Nearpod<\/a> and @R2RPD<\/a> is a recipe for great #pd<\/a> for teachers! #pdshouldntsuck<\/a> @Nearpod_Carlo<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ycP8Vsa7CA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jennifer Garrison (@jeng_nearpod) September 4, 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n