Case Study: Arcadia (CA) achieves higher student engagement and retention with Nearpod

Arcadia - Customer Case Study

Jessica Vannasdall, a 7th‑grade ELA and History teacher in Arcadia, CA, faced low engagement and vague peer feedback during student presentations that left presenters and audiences unchallenged. To address this, she turned to Nearpod, asking students to design and deliver interactive Nearpod lessons that incorporated polls, open‑ended questions, and drawing activities to keep peers focused and accountable.

Nearpod’s student‑generated presentation model boosted engagement and measurable learning outcomes: teachers reported student engagement rose to 90% (vs. 40% for typical presentations) and peer information retention to 80% (vs. 35%), while 95% of teachers said Nearpod enabled creative presentations and 80% saw improved student communication skills. Student surveys also showed increases in enjoyment and attention (67% enjoyed sharing with Nearpod vs. 52% typically; 60% said peers paid attention vs. 46%), demonstrating that Nearpod helped students act as effective, confident teachers.

Arcadia

Jessica Vannasdall

7th grade ELA and History teacher