Launch a Nearpod in Live Participation Mode
- To launch a Nearpod in Live Participation mode, follow these steps:
- Select the Lesson: Log in to your Nearpod account and go to your “My Library” page.
- Choose the Mode: Hover your mouse or trackpad over the lesson thumbnail you want to teach. Three mode options will appear; select Live Participation.
- Share the Join Code: A unique 5-character join code and a link will be generated. Share this with your students:
- Direct Code: Students can enter the code at nearpod.com/student or join.nearpod.com.
- Direct Link: Copy the link and share it via email, Microsoft Teams, or Google Classroom.
- Begin Teaching: Once students have joined, use the blue arrows on the sides of your screen to control the slide progression on their devices.
- Key Features of Live Mode
- Teacher Control: In Live Participation, the teacher controls the pace. When you move to a new slide, it automatically updates on all student devices, preventing them from moving ahead or lagging behind.
- Add Activities “On the Fly”: You can add activities like a Draw It, Open-Ended Question, or a Whiteboard during the live session by clicking the “+Add Activity” button in the top right corner.
- Live Annotation: You can draw, highlight, or type over your slides in real-time for students to see.
- Switch to Student-Paced: If you want students to complete a portion independently, you can toggle “Student-Paced” mode on from the bottom right of your teacher dashboard and then turn it off to bring everyone back to your current slide.
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