NGPF Mini-Unit Nearpod decks have been updated to simplify your teaching experience and streamline student learning. Here's what you need to know:

Standardized Format

We've aligned the format of our mini-unit decks with our high school personal finance decks. This standardization will create a more familiar learning experience as you incorporate mini-units into your curriculum.

Streamlined Facilitation

We've reduced the number of facilitation slides to just one comprehensive slide. This slide now includes:

• A direct link to the lesson guide
• A link to transition slides used to create Nearpod decks

This change allows for smoother navigation through the deck and quicker access to essential resources.

Improved Resource Access

For any Google Docs referenced in the decks, we've implemented direct linking on the instructions slide. These links will now open in a new tab, making it easier for you and your students to access additional materials without losing your place in the Nearpod presentation.

Enhanced Video Integration

We've removed Edpuzzle links in favor of Nearpod's built-in video feature. This change means one less platform to worry about and recording of student answers within Nearpod.

How Do These Updates Impact Me?

• Access the latest version: Please ensure you're using the most recent version of the mini-unit decks from our website
• Familiar content, new format: While the presentation has changed, all the essential content remains. You'll find the material more familiar and easier to navigate
• Improved student engagement: The streamlined format and integrated features are designed to keep students more focused and involved in the lessons

Visit any Mini-Unit page to explore these updates. We hope these updates will improve the inclusion of Mini-Unit Nearpods into your scope and sequence!

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.