LessonUp as alternative to Nearpod
Thomas Courtley
Education Specialist
There are a variety of teacher toolkits and online teaching platforms available on the market, and they all focus on something slightly different. When it comes to the crunch, what are the major differences between LessonUp and Nearpod and why should you go for LessonUp?
1. A free AI assistant to save time
We decided to embrace AI at the beginning of 2023! Yet not all teachers wish to create lessons with the aid of AI. That's why LessonUp users have the flexibility to choose whether to create their own lessons from scratch, or give AI a try. Nearpod doesn't offer a solution like Maia—A targeted AI assistant designed to support teachers with pedagogically sound lessons, and to help reduce workloads. For more information, read more about Maia.
2. Great value for money
For the cost of just a couple of cups of coffee per teacher, you gain access to a comprehensive digital teacher toolkit! It encompasses teaching, assessment, organisation, feedback, monitoring, sharing, and reflection: across an entire school or trust. At approximately £7 per month per teacher, any school can unlock the full spectrum of LessonUp’s features and capabilities. It is an unparalleled and cost-effective choice.
3. No limits to amount of students or storage
LessonUp helps engage an unlimited number of students and has unlimited storage capacity. Any number of pupils or students can attend lessons, whether they are conducted remotely, in a hybrid format, or in-person. This is valid for free accounts and all subscriptions. Nearpod has chosen to limit the number of students who can join a lesson. The number of students differs depending on the subscription you choose.
4. A most beloved interactive feature
Both Nearpod and LessonUp offer many interactive features to motivate students! A LessonUp-only feature, the spinner, is frequently highlighted as one of our most beloved interactive features. It adds a burst of colour in motion, aiding teachers in selecting a random student to answer a question—modernising the traditional use of lolly sticks. Alternatively, the spinner can be integrated in a gamified lesson or include engaging questions to assess comprehension or encourage reflection.
5. Intuitive and user-friendly
LessonUp is an incredibly intuitive tool that doesn't require extensive learning. Teachers can witness the impact on their students right away. For example, after creating a lesson, you can teach it directly without first exiting the editor mode. This handy feature helps you save time when creating lessons. Instantly check what your lesson looks like for your students in 'teach' mode. If needed, you can fine-tune it straight away.
More benefits of teaching with the support of LessonUp
Save time on lesson planning
Start a new online lesson by uploading a PowerPoint presentation and upgrade it with any of our interactive assessment features, or try out our AI assistant.
Increase student engagement
LessonUp supports you by offering a wealth of interactive features to engage and motivate students: quizzes, mind maps, drag & drops, spinners, and more.
Track pupil progress
See student results after each interactive slide and in the student reports. Benefit from giving immediate feedback, and spotting misconceptions right away.
