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An ode to 12 months of you inspiring us!

December 19, 2022 Lindsay Rothfeld

Let’s reflect on a year filled with accomplishments and memorable moments inspired by Nearpod’s teacher community.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
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5 key takeaways from Camp Engage Yes! And…

November 11, 2022 Nearpod Team

Explore the top takeaways from Camp Engage Yes! And… Access many virtual PD sessions, self-paced resources, and networking opportunities!

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
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Top 5 moments from Camp Engage Back to School 2022

October 13, 2022 Nearpod Team

Explore our favorite Camp Engage Back to School moments. Register to access a library of PD sessions, self-paced resources, and more!

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
What’s new with Nearpod: Back to School 2022

July 25, 2022 Nearpod Team

Nearpod’s latest back-to-school updates allow for easier lesson creation and delivery, improved reporting and insights, library updates, and new integrations.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
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ISTE 2022 Recap

July 12, 2022 Lindsay Rothfeld

Get the inside scoop of ISTE 2022 from the Nearpod booth. For us at Nearpod, it was all about celebrating teachers!

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
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L.A. Unified Digital Citizenship Nearpod Student Contest

March 31, 2022 Tracy Quinn

For Digital Citizenship Week, we designed a month-long dig cit experience that included a student contest for L.A. Unified School District.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
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Meet the winner: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Contest 2021

March 30, 2022 Carol Chinea

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, Nearpod invited students to write an informational script honoring a historical figure from the AAPI community for a chance to…

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
A new way to experience Nearpod for English Learners

March 4, 2022 Nearpod Team

Nearpod brings you exciting new lessons to support your work with ELs and struggling learners. Here’s an update on everything EL with Nearpod!

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
What’s new with Nearpod: February 2022

February 22, 2022 Nearpod Team

At Nearpod, we’re always looking for unique ways to support teachers. This winter, we’re releasing new updates for your favorite Nearpod features, such as Collaborate Board, Time to Climb, and…

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
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Digital Citizenship on the Big Screen: A Conversation with Jack Dylan Grazer & Octavio E. Rodriguez from ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’

October 22, 2021 Darri Stephens

Another Digital Citizenship Week is in the books! This celebration, which takes place annually every third week in October, is timely considering that classrooms are well underway with routines set.…

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.