CBT Nuggets vs. Nearpod

Many Microsoft servers and Cisco networking topics are covered which suits me best. Some IT topics are not covered as opposed to other training platforms. Things that require a hands-on lab can be difficult to simulate as well.

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Nearpod works great in any classroom, but the presentation must be projected or each student must have access to a internet connected device.

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• It provides modular learning experience.
• It have features like virtual labs that could be quickly deployed.
• Focused learning environment.
• Quizzes and Usage Reporting.

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• Provide timely and individualized feedback.
• Allow for the teacher to check for understanding, for the entire class, in one view.
• Present an array of different interactive lesson items, at the fingertips of every student.

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• Because it is on-demand, it's difficult to carve out time to dedicate to training.
• I've had trouble with following along with some of the lab exercises.
• It's rare, but videos can freeze up. You'll need to close the tab and start over.

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• The notes feature in Nearpod sometimes has bugs that can be bothersome.
• The free version of Nearpod is limited, and missing some of my most favored features.
• Becoming proficient at lesson creation outside of Google Slides can take some time until you have mastered the learning curve.

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Goal is to continue our subscription for the 2019-2020 school year

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While there is some learning curve to fully understand and know how to lead a lesson with Nearpod, once mastered successfully, Nearpod lessons are simple to create and deliver. When leading a lesson, it is relatively simple to see how everyone in the class performs and how well they participate and understand.

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The support staff for Nearpod is top-notch. I have not had technical issues, but I did have a concern about my bill and they reached out to me nearly immediately to address the problem. I was very satisfied with how they handled the interaction from beginning to end. They did a great job.

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The major plus side of CBT Nuggets is in its
core feature itself. It provides content in a byte-size format (nuggets)
joining all create a learning package. Videos are arranged in a logical and
connected manner yet if one needs to skip some parts which
they already know, they have the freedom to do so without losing the
engagement. A simple and clean interface designed to maximize the learning
experience is better for employees or part-time learners. As compared to degrees
it has virtual labs for various courses. While AWS Self-Paced Labs are focused
on cloud computing and AWS, CBT Nuggets spread its labs across most of the
IT Domains. Overall, the experience is
good to have a comprehensive training tool with usage reporting and learners’
management.

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Outside of Miro, Nearpod is my favorite program for leading a lesson. If I am presenting, and not requiring my students to perform any activities, then I really like Miro for presentations. If I have a large class, then I still prefer Nearpod to all others. Additionally, the more certain I am of what I want to do when, the more I like using Nearpod for lessons.

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• Knowledge has improved
• Reinforcing the importance of staying current and learning.
• Makes getting certified more approachable.

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• Nearpod has a positive impact on my students because they learn while using technology vs. traditional method.
• My students' scores have improved ever since I've started implementing the consistent use of Nearpod.
• I cherish the fact that the teacher is in control but the activities are all student centered and fully engages them.

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