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Amazing program!
Nearpod is an excellent resource to use in any classroom setting. I have just discovered the program and have already experienced success with my special education students. I saw some of the negative reviews and almost didn’t give it a try. Most of the negative reviews were left by students who only experienced learning through the app on their phone or tablet. I recommend students utilize this program through a computer rather than a tablet or a smart phone. The interface is much more user-friendly, and students tend to connect better.
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
I love the new UX/UI but Nearpod’s content delivery network is really awful. Sometimes my entire class will hang and I’ll have to go to backup Powerpoints. It *IS* their network because it happens to everyone—local networks and hotspots (cellular). I think they probably haven’t accurately managed to get demand.
Now, the good: the platform is really being updated! The experience, when it doesn’t hang, is primo. So if they can solve the CDN problem I think it is a stellar product. Right now though, have a backup plan because it WILL disrupt your class.
Now, the good: the platform is really being updated! The experience, when it doesn’t hang, is primo. So if they can solve the CDN problem I think it is a stellar product. Right now though, have a backup plan because it WILL disrupt your class.
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Google Account Accses
It requires access to your google drive if you want to use your google account.
It can download all your files, delete all your files and access other peoples names and their emails that you have shared your files with.
Wouldn’t trust something like this.
It can download all your files, delete all your files and access other peoples names and their emails that you have shared your files with.
Wouldn’t trust something like this.
safari and app not working anymore
Was great until the app would not work on ipads anymore. After testing it at home and at work I know it has nothing to do with the network at work and its disappointing. The students miss time to climb ( which is where it freezes on ipad ).
Needs bugs fixed
For the most part, I like this app. I’m able to launch nearpod from my iPad and then walk around my class to check on understanding. However, the last few nearpods I have tried to launch have crashed/kicked me out or I’ve been unable to see the teacher side. The whole point of doing Nearpod for me is to get that instant feedback as students are working. If the app crashes or doesn’t show me their answers, is it really any better than a PowerPoint?
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Would be excellent if it worked properly on iPads
I am a 15 year tech teacher….The app is way too glitchy to be taken seriously on the iPads.
I have continuous issues with 2 or 3 iPads just not changing slides when everyone else does, the drag and drop feature should only be used on iPads if you would like to see your prep and one students cry.
It is ridiculous despite sending messages (unanswered) to Nearpod about the drag and drop feature it continues to be atrocious.
I have continuous issues with 2 or 3 iPads just not changing slides when everyone else does, the drag and drop feature should only be used on iPads if you would like to see your prep and one students cry.
It is ridiculous despite sending messages (unanswered) to Nearpod about the drag and drop feature it continues to be atrocious.
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NEEDS UX DESIGN AND BUG FIXES
The app is very confusing. It looks different from the website and I can’t figure out how to navigate to the recent lesson, so I end up having to go to the website. There should be an indication of progress and where you are as well rather than just dates of when something was opened.
The drawing and live update feature is way too limited and doesn’t work most of the time. I end up sharing my screen with my student and vice versa. I also take screen shots and draw on the screen with procreate. I am very tech savvy and should not have to do these workarounds.
Dropdown menus should not open in another page with animations that take forever. It feels like the developers are punishing you for trying to look around the app. Make it EASY to switch pages
The drawing and live update feature is way too limited and doesn’t work most of the time. I end up sharing my screen with my student and vice versa. I also take screen shots and draw on the screen with procreate. I am very tech savvy and should not have to do these workarounds.
Dropdown menus should not open in another page with animations that take forever. It feels like the developers are punishing you for trying to look around the app. Make it EASY to switch pages
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App crashes with recent update
We can’t use the app on iPad tablet because it now crashes after most recent update. Also, you made changes to the markup tools and have defaulted the color to black. If you engaged with all types of educators such as special ed teachers, you would know that they have to use a lot of slides with a black background so the default black marker is a problem. Now, we need to select another color on each slide which is also cumbersome for children with special needs. Before the update, when we selected a color, that color would remain the same for all slides. Your recent update broke things.
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Are used to love it, but now I can’t afford it
I loved the program for a few years and now I saved for lessons in my library, and there’s no way to delete them and no way I can create space for more and now my kids are going to be deprived of this really fun engaging app because by the teacher, do not want to pay for another application I pay for all the school supplies and everything so I think it’s crazy to make teachers pay for this the school district should or allow us to at least
Download a few more than four lessons, or at least delete them to free up space we can leave reviews on the continental house engaged is a common core standards. I mean come on nearpod.
Download a few more than four lessons, or at least delete them to free up space we can leave reviews on the continental house engaged is a common core standards. I mean come on nearpod.
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