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Nearpod inspires and empowers educators in Lebanon

March 27, 2023 Vitoria Mendes Rogers

Al-Koura, an International school located in Lebanon, uses Nearpod school-wide to engage and empower students.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
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Computer Science: Coding lessons for teaching K-12 students

March 9, 2023 Danica M. Botts

Teach coding and computer science lessons to prep students for careers. See coding lessons for beginners for Computer Science Education Week.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
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Digital Citizenship Week: Free K-12 Lessons

January 30, 2023 The Nearpod Team

Explore free resources for Digital Citizenship Week and ideas for teaching students digital citizenship curriculum.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
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How to turn digital natives into responsible digital citizens

November 21, 2022 Kali Guinn

Teach digital natives how to become responsible 21st-century learners and what digital citizenship is for students. Explore tips & resources.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
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Lessons and examples to build students’ digital literacy skills

November 21, 2022 The Nearpod Team

Digital literacy skills teach students to safely and effectively use technology. Use these digital literacy assessments and resources.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
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What is digital citizenship and why’s it important for students?

October 11, 2022 DarriStephens

What is digital citizenship and why’s it important? Explore tips and tools for schools to empower students to be responsible digital citizens.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
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The positive impact of digital citizenship instruction in K-12

September 27, 2022 The Nearpod Team

Learn how educators are making positive impacts on their students, technology integration efforts, and school culture through Nearpod & Common Sense Education’s Digital Citizenship curriculum.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
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Media literacy lessons to help students analyze news media

September 21, 2022 Brianna Owens

Media literacy is an essential skill for students to adapt. Save time and use these premade lessons to teach examples of media literacy.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.