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5 Teaching tips and resources for racial equity & social justice

January 18, 2024 Nearpod Team

Explore our resource and tips guide to support racial justice in education, racial equity, and social justice in teachers’ daily instruction.

Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador
My name is Quinae Jackson, I am in my 10th year in education. I am the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I’m passionate about sharing ways for teachers to maximize instructional technology and facilitate learning environments that promote discourse, and collaboration.

My name is Marcela Labrador, I am a former teacher and professional development specialist. I am currently the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I am passionate about educational equity, social justice, and using technology with fidelity for educational purposes.
Teaching Black History Month activities in February & year-round

January 18, 2024 Katie Micallef

Explore resources, lessons, and project ideas for teaching Black History Month activities in February and year-round in schools.

Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador
My name is Quinae Jackson, I am in my 10th year in education. I am the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I’m passionate about sharing ways for teachers to maximize instructional technology and facilitate learning environments that promote discourse, and collaboration.

My name is Marcela Labrador, I am a former teacher and professional development specialist. I am currently the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I am passionate about educational equity, social justice, and using technology with fidelity for educational purposes.
Curriculum tools for teaching history with primary source analysis

November 1, 2023 Darri Stephens

Explore teaching tips and engaging history lessons to incorporate primary source analysis into your social studies curriculum and classroom.

Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador
My name is Quinae Jackson, I am in my 10th year in education. I am the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I’m passionate about sharing ways for teachers to maximize instructional technology and facilitate learning environments that promote discourse, and collaboration.

My name is Marcela Labrador, I am a former teacher and professional development specialist. I am currently the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I am passionate about educational equity, social justice, and using technology with fidelity for educational purposes.
Election lessons and activities to teach about the voting process

October 9, 2023 Adam Franklin

Teach students about the election process and voting with our resources. Explore election day lessons and activities for the civics classroom.

Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador
My name is Quinae Jackson, I am in my 10th year in education. I am the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I’m passionate about sharing ways for teachers to maximize instructional technology and facilitate learning environments that promote discourse, and collaboration.

My name is Marcela Labrador, I am a former teacher and professional development specialist. I am currently the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I am passionate about educational equity, social justice, and using technology with fidelity for educational purposes.
Student contest winner: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2023

June 9, 2023 Nearpod Team

Meet the 2023 contest winner for Nearpod’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month student research and writing contest!

Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador
My name is Quinae Jackson, I am in my 10th year in education. I am the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I’m passionate about sharing ways for teachers to maximize instructional technology and facilitate learning environments that promote discourse, and collaboration.

My name is Marcela Labrador, I am a former teacher and professional development specialist. I am currently the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I am passionate about educational equity, social justice, and using technology with fidelity for educational purposes.
Teacher resources for LGBTQ+ and Pride history lessons

May 19, 2023 Nearpod Team

Celebrate LGBTQ+ and pride history in the classroom during Pride Month and beyond. Use these Pride Month and LGBTQ resources for teachers.

Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador
My name is Quinae Jackson, I am in my 10th year in education. I am the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I’m passionate about sharing ways for teachers to maximize instructional technology and facilitate learning environments that promote discourse, and collaboration.

My name is Marcela Labrador, I am a former teacher and professional development specialist. I am currently the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I am passionate about educational equity, social justice, and using technology with fidelity for educational purposes.
3 Ways to Use Virtual Reality (VR) Field Trips for Social Studies

May 11, 2023 Kali Guinn

Bring virtual reality into the classroom to impact learning. Explore social studies virtual field trips like museums, national parks, & more.

Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador
My name is Quinae Jackson, I am in my 10th year in education. I am the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I’m passionate about sharing ways for teachers to maximize instructional technology and facilitate learning environments that promote discourse, and collaboration.

My name is Marcela Labrador, I am a former teacher and professional development specialist. I am currently the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I am passionate about educational equity, social justice, and using technology with fidelity for educational purposes.
3 Classroom activities to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

April 26, 2023 Katie Choi

May is AAPI Heritage Month. Explore a student contest and activities for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and AAPI history.

Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador
My name is Quinae Jackson, I am in my 10th year in education. I am the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I’m passionate about sharing ways for teachers to maximize instructional technology and facilitate learning environments that promote discourse, and collaboration.

My name is Marcela Labrador, I am a former teacher and professional development specialist. I am currently the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I am passionate about educational equity, social justice, and using technology with fidelity for educational purposes.
5 Tips for teaching social studies using interactive lessons

April 20, 2023 Arthur Vambaketes

Are you a new teacher? Learn how to teach social studies online and in the classroom using interactive social studies lessons and technology.

Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador
My name is Quinae Jackson, I am in my 10th year in education. I am the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I’m passionate about sharing ways for teachers to maximize instructional technology and facilitate learning environments that promote discourse, and collaboration.

My name is Marcela Labrador, I am a former teacher and professional development specialist. I am currently the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I am passionate about educational equity, social justice, and using technology with fidelity for educational purposes.
Famous women in history: 4 Ways to teach Women’s History Month

February 27, 2023 Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador

Celebrate Women’s History Month with interactive activities. Use these resources and tips to teach about powerful, famous women in history.

Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador
My name is Quinae Jackson, I am in my 10th year in education. I am the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I’m passionate about sharing ways for teachers to maximize instructional technology and facilitate learning environments that promote discourse, and collaboration.

My name is Marcela Labrador, I am a former teacher and professional development specialist. I am currently the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Nearpod. I am passionate about educational equity, social justice, and using technology with fidelity for educational purposes.