University Students’ Attitudes towards using the Nearpod Application in Distance Learning

Abstract

Creating a stimulating learning environment is a challenge in distance learning settings. This study aimed to investigate university students' attitudes towards using Nearpod in distance learning. For purposes of the study, the researchers developed a questionnaire of 20 items for which the validity and reliability were verified. The study sample consisted of 190 students. The students were taught different courses remotely in the second semester of the academic year 2020-2021 via Nearpod and Zoom. The results showed that the students had positive attitudes towards using Nearpod. In addition, the results showed that teacher support was the most important variable (x ̅=3.69), while student interaction and participation via Nearpod was predicated by students. Using appropriate applications to increase teacher support and student interaction is the most important variable in distance learning settings. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences (α = 0.05) attributed to the gender and academic stage variables.

Nearpod Integration: What and How Is the Potential for Teaching and Learning?

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“…In addition, the results showed that teacher support was the most important variable (x ̅ =3.69)." [13] "Nearpod helped connect faculty and students during a time when remote learning was required. Grades on examinations stayed consistent or were higher, evenwith the abrupt changes made due to the pandemic.…”

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Elementary teachers’ perspective on Nearpod in flipped classrooms

“…It provides students with various engaging features, motivating them to learn (Feri & Zulherman 2021). Because of its inventiveness and pedagogical value, learning with this application is more interactive (Musa & Al Momani 2022). The application can be used as an assessment instrument in learning, providing timely and effective feedback (Nurhamidah 2021;Shehata et al 2020).…”

Analysis of Needs for the Development of Nearpod-Based Interactive Learning Media to Improve Student Learning Outcomes in Class XI at SMAN Bengkulu City on Parabolic Motion Material

“…using the help of interactive movies, gaming activities, polls, quizzes, and collaboration boards, teachers may promote active learning using Nearpod, an affordable and user-friendly interactive learning tool (Sarginson & McPherson, 2021). Nearpod app can be used in faceto-face learning or through virtual classroom synchronization (Musa & Al Momani, 2022). This research is supported by several relevant previous studies, namely: (1) The Nearpod application learning media is feasible to use and can be proven to improve the learning outcomes of fifth grade students of SDN 2 Blimbing Kidul, Kaliwungu, Kudus (Pramesti et al, 2023).…”