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Teacher resources for LGBTQ+ and Pride history lessons

May 1, 2025 Nearpod Team

Foster an inclusive classroom with resources honoring diverse identities. Discover lessons celebrating LGBTQ+ history and Pride Month.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month activities for the classroom

April 10, 2025 Katie Choi

May is AAPI Heritage Month. Explore a student contest and activities for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and AAPI history.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
How to teach current events and discuss difficult news stories

March 11, 2025 Nearpod Team

Today’s conversation is difficult, but it’s important. We’re here to support you with resources to facilitate these tough conversations while creating a safe space for students to express and process…

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
How to teach Women’s History Month: Notable women in history lessons

February 19, 2025 Quinae Jackson and Marcela Labrador

Celebrate Women’s History Month with interactive activities. Use these resources and tips to teach about powerful, famous women in history.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
5 Teaching tips and resources for racial equity & social justice

January 10, 2025 Nearpod Team

Explore our resource and tips guide to support racial justice in education, racial equity, and social justice in teachers’ daily instruction.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Teaching Black History Month activities in February & year-round

January 10, 2025 Katie Micallef

Explore resources, lessons, and project ideas for teaching Black History Month activities in February and year-round in schools.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Nonpartisan election lessons and activities to teach about voting

November 1, 2024 Adam Franklin

Teach students about the election and voting process with these nonpartisan election day lessons and activities for the civics classroom.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
How to teach current events in the classroom with Nearpod

November 1, 2024 Kali Guinn

Discover how to teach current events in the classroom with Nearpod’s interactive lessons that engage students with real-world issues.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
3 Ways to use virtual reality (VR) field trips for social studies

October 17, 2024 Kali Guinn

Bring virtual reality into the classroom to impact learning. Explore social studies virtual field trips like museums, national parks, & more.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Media literacy lessons to help students analyze news media

September 13, 2024 Brianna Owens

Media literacy is a crucial 21st-century skill. Use these engaging media literacy lessons and activities to teach students in your classroom.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.