Nearpod

Platform for interactive lessons with formative assessment (AI analytics)​

Nearpod is an interactive classroom platform that allows teachers to create engaging lessons with real-time activities like polls, quizzes, VR field trips, and collaborative boards. Teachers can embed formative assessments and receive instant feedback. Students interact actively with content during lessons, increasing participation and understanding. Parents may engage with Nearpod lessons at home for supplemental learning. Best for K–12 classrooms seeking to enhance engagement, differentiation, and assessment in one platform.

Key Features: Live quizzes, draw-its, VR field trips; AI monitors and reports understanding in real time​.

Pricing: Free, Premium from $120/year

Best For: All K–12

Limitations (If Any): Full feature set requires paid plan; can be bandwidth-heavy.

Accessibility: Student-paced mode for accessibility; integrates Immersive Reader.