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Nearpod

Typology
Technological
Resource description
Nearpod is an interactive platform that allows teachers to create engaging lessons that integrate multimedia elements such as videos, quizzes, polls, and 3D virtual experiences. It also supports real-time collaboration and feedback, enabling teachers to assess student understanding instantly and adjust instruction accordingly.
https://nearpod.com/
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
https://nearpod.com/blog/using-nearpod-to-support-students-with-autism/
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation
  • Regulating Emotions
  • Understanding Emotions
Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Avoidance behavior or meltdowns
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Literal interpretation of language and abstractions
  • Problems initiating and maintaining conversations
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Organization and planning of tasks and activities
  • Unability to follow instructions and rules
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests
  • Mental rigidity, need to follow routines
  • Repetitive behavior
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests, Specialized Skills and Talents
  • Memory and attention to detail
Learning Objetives
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Flexibility
  • Strategies for Effective Studying
  • Facilitating Peer Interaction and Social Interaction Skills
  • Improve Restricted Interests and Repetitive Behaviors
  • Improving Attention and focus
  • Improving knowledge application
  • Improving Social Communication Skills
  • Learning Arts concepts
  • Learning competences
  • Learning Maths concepts
  • Learning Science concepts
  • Learning Technology concepts
  • Listening competences
  • Promoting Flexibility and Adaptability