How to Create an Active Video in Nearpod

1. Log in and start a lesson

• Go to nearpod.com and log in.
• Click Create or My Lessons → Create Lesson (or open an existing lesson to edit).

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2. Add a video

Choose one of these options:

• Add Slide → Video → select from Nearpod’s video library
• Add Slide → Video → Upload your own video
• Add Slide → Video → paste a YouTube link

The video will appear as a slide in your lesson.

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3. Turn it into an Active Video

• Click Edit on the video slide.
• Select Add Activity (or Add Questions) on the video timeline.

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4. Insert interactive checkpoints

Pause the video at specific timestamps and add:

• Multiple Choice
• Open‑Ended questions
• Polls
• Draw‑It activities
• Time to Think prompts

These activities will appear automatically while students watch the video.

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5. Customize settings

• Decide if students must respond before moving forward.
• Reorder or edit questions directly on the video timeline.
• Preview the video to ensure activities appear at the right moments.

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6. Save and deliver the lesson

Click Save, then choose how students will access it:

• Live Participation – teacher controls pacing
• Student‑Paced – students watch and respond independently

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7. Review student data

After or during the lesson:

• View real‑time responses during live sessions
• Review reports showing student answers and understanding
• Use data to reteach, discuss, or provide feedback

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Tips for Effective Active Videos

• Add questions every 1–3 minutes to maintain engagement
• Use open‑ended questions for deeper thinking
• Place a checkpoint right after key concepts
• Keep videos short (5–10 minutes works best)

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