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5 Benefits of technology in the classroom

March 17, 2023 DarriStephens

Explore the benefits of technology in the classroom and tech resources you can use to support students’ education and future careers.

Erin Darnell
Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist for Anderson School District 5 located in Anderson, SC. She was an early pioneer of Nearpod as a K5 teacher and now shares her love of it with anyone that will listen! Erin loves to be creative and innovative as she collaborates with teachers and works with students. She believes that “Making Magic” for students means leaving your “Comfort Zone” behind.
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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.

Erin Darnell
Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist for Anderson School District 5 located in Anderson, SC. She was an early pioneer of Nearpod as a K5 teacher and now shares her love of it with anyone that will listen! Erin loves to be creative and innovative as she collaborates with teachers and works with students. She believes that “Making Magic” for students means leaving your “Comfort Zone” behind.
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Celebrate Digital Learning Day with edtech resources & strategies

February 14, 2023 The Nearpod Team

Learn how you can tech-enhance instruction to celebrate Digital Learning Day with resources and strategies from the edtech platform, Nearpod.

Erin Darnell
Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist for Anderson School District 5 located in Anderson, SC. She was an early pioneer of Nearpod as a K5 teacher and now shares her love of it with anyone that will listen! Erin loves to be creative and innovative as she collaborates with teachers and works with students. She believes that “Making Magic” for students means leaving your “Comfort Zone” behind.
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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.

Erin Darnell
Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist for Anderson School District 5 located in Anderson, SC. She was an early pioneer of Nearpod as a K5 teacher and now shares her love of it with anyone that will listen! Erin loves to be creative and innovative as she collaborates with teachers and works with students. She believes that “Making Magic” for students means leaving your “Comfort Zone” behind.
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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.

Erin Darnell
Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist for Anderson School District 5 located in Anderson, SC. She was an early pioneer of Nearpod as a K5 teacher and now shares her love of it with anyone that will listen! Erin loves to be creative and innovative as she collaborates with teachers and works with students. She believes that “Making Magic” for students means leaving your “Comfort Zone” behind.
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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.

Erin Darnell
Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist for Anderson School District 5 located in Anderson, SC. She was an early pioneer of Nearpod as a K5 teacher and now shares her love of it with anyone that will listen! Erin loves to be creative and innovative as she collaborates with teachers and works with students. She believes that “Making Magic” for students means leaving your “Comfort Zone” behind.
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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.

Erin Darnell
Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist for Anderson School District 5 located in Anderson, SC. She was an early pioneer of Nearpod as a K5 teacher and now shares her love of it with anyone that will listen! Erin loves to be creative and innovative as she collaborates with teachers and works with students. She believes that “Making Magic” for students means leaving your “Comfort Zone” behind.
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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.

Erin Darnell
Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist for Anderson School District 5 located in Anderson, SC. She was an early pioneer of Nearpod as a K5 teacher and now shares her love of it with anyone that will listen! Erin loves to be creative and innovative as she collaborates with teachers and works with students. She believes that “Making Magic” for students means leaving your “Comfort Zone” behind.
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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.

Erin Darnell
Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist for Anderson School District 5 located in Anderson, SC. She was an early pioneer of Nearpod as a K5 teacher and now shares her love of it with anyone that will listen! Erin loves to be creative and innovative as she collaborates with teachers and works with students. She believes that “Making Magic” for students means leaving your “Comfort Zone” behind.
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Teaching Digital Citizenship: Helping to Mold our 21st Century Learners

April 14, 2022 ErinDarnell

Digital Citizenship for 21st century learners and teaching whole-child is more important now than ever before. The world-wide pandemic has changed the when, where, and how of technology use. Stay…

Erin Darnell
Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist for Anderson School District 5 located in Anderson, SC. She was an early pioneer of Nearpod as a K5 teacher and now shares her love of it with anyone that will listen! Erin loves to be creative and innovative as she collaborates with teachers and works with students. She believes that “Making Magic” for students means leaving your “Comfort Zone” behind.