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How to monitor student progress with real-time formative assessment data

January 11, 2024 Darri Stephens

Explore examples and tips for monitoring student progress using real-time formative assessment data to gain insight into student learning.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
How administrators can support teachers’ test prep strategies

January 11, 2024 Darri Stephens

How can administrators support teachers during test prep? Explore standardized test prep strategies principals can leverage schoolwide.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Celebrate Digital Learning Day with edtech activities and ideas

January 8, 2024 Nearpod Team

Learn how to enhance instruction for Digital Learning Day with digital learning resources and ideas with edtech tools on Nearpod.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
How to create a personalized learning plan using student agency examples

December 21, 2023 Darri Stephens

Personalized learning, done right, offers targeted, digital, and data-driven content. It also allows students to reflect on their learning.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
5 Reteaching strategies that use data to drive instruction

December 15, 2023 Nearpod Team

Planning reteaching strategies by using data to drive instruction is crucial for student learning. Explore 5 reteaching activities and tips.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
How to boost student motivation in the classroom for academic excellence

December 14, 2023 Darri Stephens

Boosting student motivation is crucial for academic success. Learn how to motivate students in the classroom with these tips and activities.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
5 Evidence-based formative assessment strategies using tech tools

December 12, 2023 Adam Franklin

Use strategies for formative assessment to acquire its benefits of student learning. Explore Nearpod’s tech tools for formative assessment.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
ChatGPT examples to use artificial intelligence in education

November 15, 2023 Darri Stephens

Explore a guide to artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Use these productive and effective AI ChatGPT examples for the classroom.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Best practices to support MTSS instruction in education

November 14, 2023 Bridget McKnight

MTSS in education stands for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. Explore MTSS best practices and examples for instruction in schools.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Curriculum tools for teaching history with primary source analysis

November 1, 2023 Darri Stephens

Explore teaching tips and engaging history lessons to incorporate primary source analysis into your social studies curriculum and classroom.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.