Nearpod is an instructional delivery platform that combines interactive lessons, formative assessments, and standards-aligned resources—helping teachers respond to every student.
Drive student achievement with active, data-rich instruction
Nearpod helps districts deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction where every student participates, and every teacher has actionable insights.
Praise for Nearpod
Nearpod has elevated the way we teach. Teachers turn curriculum into interactive slides, observe student thinking, and provide in-the-moment feedback. We’ve seen growth on challenging skills.
One platform to support great instruction
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Why schools and districts choose Nearpod
Power great teaching with Nearpod
Nearpod’s award-winning platform helps districts consolidate tools, scale great instruction, and improve outcomes. Educators get everything they need to engage students, adjust instruction, and reinforce key concepts.
Simple workflows for powerful instruction
How Nearpod works
Nearpod fits seamlessly into daily instruction. Teachers can quickly create lessons, deliver them live or self-paced, gather real-time data, and adjust instruction, all within one platform. It’s a simple, repeatable workflow that drives better teaching and learning.
1
Create
Teachers build lessons using AI, upload their own materials, or choose from 22,000+ standards-aligned resources.
2
Teach
Students join live or self-paced lessons where teachers guide instruction using interactive slides, polls, media, and more.
3
Assess
Formative assessments and activities provide real-time data on student understanding, engagement, and progress.
4
Adjust
Teachers use real-time insights to address misconceptions, differentiate instruction, and give immediate feedback.
Features that drive student success
Everything you need for impactful instruction
AI Create
Save time and spark curiosity with AI-powered tools that support teachers and make learning more relevant.
- Instantly create high-quality interactive lessons using a topic or standard
- Easily embed routine formative assessments with AI-generated multiple-choice questions and Time to Climb activities
- Streamline prep by enhancing existing materials with AI-recommended activities and formative assessments
Nearpod AI Create generating lessons, formative assessments, and activities
Interactive instructional tools
Boost engagement and learning by turning every lesson into an active learning experience with polls, Draw It, collaborative boards, and more.
- Engage students with interactive videos, virtual reality, and 3D models
- Promote collaboration and critical thinking with discussion boards, interactive activities, and simulations
- Increase participation and equity in every classroom with anonymous responses
Nearpod interactive activities like Draw It, Drag & Drop, and Time to Climb
Formative assessments & insights
See every student with real-time formative assessments and live dashboards, allowing teachers to intervene in the moment.
- Check for understanding using quizzes, open-ended questions, annotations, and more
- Monitor progress with live dashboards and activity reports
- Give immediate feedback to individuals or the entire class
Nearpod’s real-time and post-session reports help teachers make informed decisions
Standards-aligned content
Access thousands of standards-aligned K–12 lessons, videos, and activities that are ready-to-teach and easy to customize. Target math and ELA skills with recommendations through Renaissance Next.
- Nearpod Library: Expert-designed content across K–12 subjects
- Math & ELA: Skill-based supplemental programs integrated with Renaissance Next
- Social Studies: Inquiry-based learning with immersive media and primary sources
Nearpod’s library of standards-aligned lessons and publishing partners
Results backed by educators
The impact educators say Nearpod provides
Nearpod helps districts deliver more effective instruction by improving student engagement, connecting learners to learning, and saving teachers valuable planning time.
Improves student engagement
Helps students connect to learning
Saves time sourcing resources
*Based on the results of a 2023 Nearpod-conducted survey resulting in 1,025 responses from teachers and education leaders.
Works with your existing systems
Seamless integrations that simplify implementation
Nearpod works with your existing LMS, Google Workspace for Education, and Renaissance products—making it easy to adopt, scale, and support across classrooms.
Learning Management Systems
Integrates with Canvas, Schoology, Moodle, Brightspace, and Blackboard using LTI 1.3.
Single sign-on and rostering
Supports Google, Microsoft, and Clever for easy login and rostering.
Google Workspace for Education
Assign and review lessons in Classroom and build directly in Google Slides.
Assessment and data tools
Integrated with Renaissance Next for targeted, data-based instructional recommendations.
Related solutions
Nearpod’s positive impact on math and ELA performance
Nearpod earned ESSA Level II evidence rating for its impact on math and ELA achievement. In just 7.2 weeks, 83% of students using Nearpod showed statistically significant gains—especially those with IEPs—on California’s statewide assessments.
What educators are saying
Trusted by teachers and leaders
Nearpod provides an excellent tool for engaging students and offers opportunities for differentiation. It is a game changer for teachers and students.
Matthew M., Assistant Principal, Illinois
Honestly, I would not teach without Nearpod. It allows my classroom to have 100% engagement, for my students to have immediate feedback, and students to learn from each other.
Pam E., Teacher, Indiana
Nearpod has revolutionized the practice of instruction and methods of learning in so many ways. It helps differentiate instruction, activities, and assessments for all my students. They are 100% engaged with the material I present.
Patty R., Teacher, Texas
Recognized for excellence
Industry awards and trusted seals
ISTE SEAL
- 2024–2026
SmartBrief Innovation Awards in AI
- 2025
Tech & Learning Award of Excellence
- 2025
CODiE winner
- 2025
CODiE winner
- 2024
Common Sense Selection for Learning
- 2024
Unlock funding for Nearpod
Nearpod qualifies for multiple funding sources, including ESSA-aligned programs. See how your school or district can access these resources today.
Guides. success stories, and insights
Explore more ways Nearpod powers instruction
Guide
Strengthen instruction with the 5E model
Learn how the 5E Model structures standards-aligned lessons and how Nearpod supports every phase.
Success story
Scaling success in Utah
Education leaders highlight how Nearpod boosts student engagement, saves teachers time, and provides real-time insights that support personalized learning.
Blog
Effective whole group instruction
Discover how whole group instruction boosts engagement, and how Nearpod makes it data-driven and interactive.
Webpage
How Nearpod embraces AI
Explore how Nearpod leverages AI to save teachers time and create more engaging learning experiences.
Your Nearpod questions, answered
FAQs about Nearpod’s features and benefits
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