Nearpod Professional Development

Part I: Audience

The target group consists of 63 classroom teachers at Lyman Hall Elementary. Of the 63

teachers, 23 teachers have less than 10 years of teaching experience. Forty teachers have more

than 10 years of teaching experience. Twenty-three teachers at LHES currently hold a 4-year

bachelor’s degree, 27 teachers hold a 5-year master’s degree, and 13 teachers currently hold a 6-

year specialist’s degree.

In order for teachers to complete this professional learning, they will need a computer or other

device with internet access. Teachers will need to have an understanding of computer basics and

be able to log into Nearpod. They will need to request login credentials prior to completing this

professional learning session.

Part 2: Learner Analysis

Of the 63 classroom teachers at Lyman Hall, only two teachers have experience using Nearpod.

All teachers have access to internet and a Hall County issued laptop. All teachers at Lyman Hall

have experience using other digital programs with students.

Part 3: Task Analysis

In order to meet the instructional goal of this professional learning, teachers will need to create a

Nearpod lesson to share with their students. I will perform a procedural analysis to assist with the

design of this module. I will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for this professional

learning session. I currently use Nearpod with students and have attended two training sessions

led by certified Nearpod staff members. I will be the one responsible for delivering the Nearpod

professional development in person and also developing the online version.

Using Nearpod with Students
1. Log In
a. Teachers
b. Students
2. Create a Lesson
a. Add Content
i. Slide
ii. Nearpod 3D
iii. Simulation
iv. BBC Video
v. VR Fieldtrip
vi. Sway
vii. Slideshow
viii. Video
ix. Audio
x. PDF Files
b. Add Web Content
i. Website URL
c. Add Activity
i. Open-Ended Question
ii. Poll
iii. Quiz
iv. Draw It
v. Collaborate!
vi. Fill in the Blanks
vii. Memory Test
d. Explore Nearpod Lessons
i. Search Nearpod Lessons
ii. Search School Lessons
iii. Search District Lessons

Part 4: Instructional Objectives

Objective #1: The learner will lead students in navigating to the Nearpod login screen.

Objective #2: The learner will create a Nearpod lesson to use with students.

Objective #3: The learner will locate a lesson created by Nearpod.

Part 5: Assessment

For this professional learning, learners will demonstrate their understanding by creating a

Nearpod lesson. I will be able to assess understanding based on the quality of the Nearpod lesson

the learner produces. Differentiation will occur in the form of the product.

Part 6: Instructional Design Summary

Design Description Objectives Time Instructional Strategy

Sequence

Preinstructional Intro 5 min. Hook

Strategy Overview
What is Nearpod
Video?

Instruction Logging Into Objective 5 min. Modeling

(procedure) Nearpod #1 Self-Paced Practice

• Student
• Teacher

Instruction Creating a Objective 20 min. Modeling

(procedure) Nearpod Lesson #2 Self-paced Self-Paced Practice

• Content
• Website
• Activity

Instruction Exploring Objective 10 min. Modeling

(procedure) Nearpod #3 Self-paced Self-Paced Practice
Lessons

Posttest Evaluation 1, 2, 3 5 min.

Professional
Learning
Session
Part 7: Formative Evaluation Plan

Teachers will be asked to complete the following survey after completion of the Nearpod

professional learning session. This survey will guide learners in providing objective feedback on

content accuracy, completeness, and usability & appeal.

Content Appropriateness and Accuracy

1. The content within the module was appropriate for elementary teachers at Lyman Hall
Elementary School?
 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

2. The content within the module was appropriate for teachers who may not be as ‘tech savvy’
as other teachers.
 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

3. The content was sequenced appropriately.

 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
If not, please provide suggestion on how to resequence the objectives.

4, The content is free from errors.

 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

5. The instructional strategies are appropriate for adult learners?

 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

6. An appropriate amount of time was allotted for successful completion of the module.
 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

Completeness

1. The module provided the learner with key concepts in order for the leaner to master the
intended objectives.
 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

2. Each module within the instruction was complete.

 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

3. All the hyperlinks within the module work correctly.

 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
Usability & Appeal

1. Navigation within the learning modules is simple.

 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

2. Learners will be able to submit assignments with ease.

 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

3. The learning module is engaging.

 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

4. The learning module is visually appealing.

 Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

What is your overall impression of the learning module?

Do you recommend any revisions to the learning module in order to provide the learner with the

most effective learning experience possible? If so, please explain.

Assessment Grading Rubric

Objective #1: The learner will lead students in navigating to the Nearpod login screen.

Objective #2: The learner will create a Nearpod lesson to use with students.

Objective #3: The learner will locate a lesson created by Nearpod.

Incomplete Acceptable Proficient

Log Into The learner is not able The learner is able to The learner is able to
Nearpod to instruct students on instruct students on how instruct students on how
how to log into to log into Nearpod. to log into Nearpod
Nearpod. using the most efficient
method—Hall County
LaunchPoint
.

Create The learner is not able The learner is able to The learner is able to
Nearpod to create a lesson in create a lesson in create a lesson in
Lesson Nearpod. Nearpod. The lesson is Nearpod. The lesson in
basic and does not complex and requires
require any engagement student engagement and
from the student. participation.

Explore The learner is not able The learner is able to The learner is able to
Nearpod to locate lessons locate and assign lessons locate, modify, and
Lessons created by Nearpod. created by Nearpod assign grade level
using search filters. appropriate lessons
created by Nearpod. The
learner is also able to
modify the Nearpod
lessons in order to
ensure the lesson aligns
appropriately with grade
level standards.