After completing this module, you will be able to:
Say goodbye to the hassle of juggling multiple apps, tabs, and resources to create engaging lessons for your students. Introducing the Nearpod for Google Slides Add-on – the ultimate solution to simplify your teaching experience!
What is Nearpod for Google Slides? Nearpod's powerful Google Slides Add-on empowers teachers to seamlessly integrate Nearpod activities and content directly into their Google Slides presentations. This means you can now effortlessly incorporate interactive activities, formative assessments, dynamic media, gamification, and more into your new or existing Google Slides lessons.
Ready to Get Started? To enjoy the benefits of this Add-on, simply sign up using your School/District Nearpod account, if you haven't already. Once you're registered, **download the Nearpod for Google Slides Add-on** and take your teaching to the next level!
Once downloaded, open Google Slides and either a blank presentation or an already created presentation > click on ‘Add-on’ > Nearpod should show up in the drop-down list of add-ons > click ‘Nearpod’ > click ‘Open Nearpod’
You may be asked to log in. Log in using Google and your school account information.
If you sign in and don’t see the Nearpod tools, ❌ out of the sidebar and go back to ‘extensions’ and select ‘Open Nearpod’ again. This time the tools should show up. 👍
Get started by crafting your lessons just as you do in Google Slides. Then, unlock the full potential with the Nearpod add-on! Seamlessly integrate captivating content, such as YouTube videos, virtual field trips, and other dynamic media, right into your lessons. You'll have the power to source content directly from the web using Google Safe Search. Whether you're a seasoned Nearpod pro or a newcomer, experiencing Nearpod is a breeze.