What's the best way to teach economics?

The video tutorial discusses the transition from using PowerPoint to Nearpod for teaching, especially in a virtual setting. The teacher, who has relied on PowerPoint for 20 years, explains how Nearpod offers more interactive features, such as student engagement activities and real-time feedback, which are beneficial for teaching economics. The tutorial also introduces free resources, including Nearpod lessons and digital worksheets for economics, available through a mini-course.

What is the main reason the teacher continues to use PowerPoint in traditional classrooms?

• It is the latest technology available.

• It allows for interactive student participation.

• It is effective and saves time.

• It is required by the school.

How does Nearpod enhance student engagement compared to PowerPoint?

• By integrating with social media.

• By providing real-time feedback and interactive activities.

• By offering more colorful slides.

• By allowing students to skip lessons.

What feature of Nearpod is particularly beneficial for teaching economics?

• Integration with online shopping.

• Ability to draw and submit graphs.

• Automatic grading of assignments.

• Access to pre-made lesson plans.

What is a key advantage of embedding videos in Nearpod lessons?

• Students can watch them at double speed.

• They automatically pause for questions.

• They are available in multiple languages.

• They can be downloaded for offline viewing.

What additional resource does the teacher provide for free to help with economics teaching?

• A subscription to an educational magazine.

• Unit 1 Nearpod lessons and worksheets.

• Printed textbooks.

• Access to a private tutoring session.