Digital innovation with Nearpod for learning whole numbers in the eighth year of basic general education
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Introduction. This study focused on evaluating the impact of using Nearpod as an educational tool in the learning of integers in eighth-grade students of Basic General Education. Objectives. The general objective was to analyze how the implementation of this digital tool improves academic performance and student motivation in mathematics. The problem addressed lies in the traditional difficulties of teaching abstract concepts, such as integers, characterized by student demotivation and a disconnect between theoretical concepts and their practical application. Methodology. A quasi-experimental methodology was used with a descriptive and correlational approach. Two groups of 40 students worked with: one experimental group, which used Nearpod, and another control group, which received traditional teaching. Academic grades and perception surveys were analyzed to evaluate the objective and subjective effects of Nearpod on learning. Results. A significant difference was observed in academic performance, with an average of 86.5% in the Nearpod group versus 64.5% in the control group, reflecting an increase of 21.1% in favor of the experimental group. In addition, most students reported feeling more motivated and able to apply the concepts learned. Conclusion. The main conclusion is that Nearpod is an effective tool to improve both performance and motivation in mathematics. As a recommendation, it is suggested to improve the accessibility and clarity of the activities and provide technical training to teachers and students to maximize the impact of the tool in diverse educational environments. General Area of Study: Education. Specific area of study: Pedagogy in Digital Environments. Type of study: Original articles.
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Canales Alarcón, M. C., Calderón Delgado, K. Y., Chamba Méndez, C. S., & Robinson Aguirre, J. O. (2025). Digital innovation with Nearpod for learning whole numbers in the eighth year of basic general education. ConcienciaDigital, 8(1), 186-214. https://doi.org/10.33262/concienciadigital.v8i1.3360
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Ardiansyah, A. S., Putri, R. R., & Djouharrochmah, D. (2024). Improving Creative Thinking Ability through Innovation of Textbook with Challenge based on STEM Context Learning assisted by Nearpod. Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika, 11(2). https://journal.uny.ac.id/index.php/jrpm/article/view/76260
Astrini, A., Prastiwi, Y., & Sutopo, A. (2024a). Exploring students’ experience of using Nearpod in grammar lessons in relation to students’ increased engagement: a descriptive qualitative approach. Journal of International Multidisciplinary Research, 2(5), 205-214. https://journal.banjaresepacific.com/index.php/jimr/article/view/463
Astrini, A., Wijayanto, A., & Laila, M. (2024b). Exploring students’ experience of using Nearpod in grammar lessons about students’ increased engagement: a descriptive qualitative approach. Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Teknologi, 5(7), p3110. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&authtype=crawler&jrnl=27236609&AN=179103610&h=ld94czf3Q6IIZv6H14%2BiiPDUwISka82SfJ6whR67FHZlNkdHRge%2BCY4ed4ZInig3o2bdsJNnTu6G8HvLoOiogQ%3D%3D&crl=c
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Efendi, T. A., Silwana, A., Subaidah, Nurhidayah, S., Putri, N. A. S., Prihantini, A. F., Soenarmi, F. R., Sulistiyani, Widayanti, E., Indah, D. R., Julianingsih, D., & Sari, D. P. (2025). Developing teaching professionalism through Nearpod. com integration: TPACK framework. Jurnal Inovasi Hasil Pengabdian Masyarakat (JIPEMAS), 8(1), 23-36. https://riset.unisma.ac.id/index.php/jipemas/article/view/22442
Falcones-Caicedo, L. M., Zambrano-Sabando, G. N., Avello-Martínez, R., & Tapia-Bastidas, T. (2024). Estrategia didáctica con Nearpod para mejorar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes en matemáticas en la Unidad Educativa San Vicente. MQRInvestigar, 8(4), 3010-3028. https://www.investigarmqr.org/ojs/index.php/mqr/article/view/1942
Hazel, K. (2024). Engage and inspire using Nearpod to enhance education. The School Librarian, 72(3), 29. https://search.proquest.com/openview/c02b7bcda396f4418b959e0922858d5b/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=296199
Hernandez-Mena, C., Amado-Moranchel, N., Avalos, M. O., Alvarez, J., & Faccinetto-Beltrán, P. (2024). Improving student motivation in higher education through Nearpod. 2024 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 1-4. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10578581/
Hidayat, R., & Effendi, E. (2024). The use of Nearpod-based interactive learning media to increase biology learning achievement of high school students. BIODIK Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Biologi, 10(2), 30-36. https://mail.online-journal.unja.ac.id/biodik/article/view/27778
Hilmi, C., Hidayani, S., & Perdana, P. R. (2024). The students ‘and teachers ‘impression toward Nearpod apps in learning English of curriculum Merdeka perspectives. LEARNING: Jurnal Inovasi Penelitian Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran, 4(4), 1007-1016. https://www.jurnalp4i.com/index.php/learning/article/view/3453
Kanaya, K. (2024). The influence of using Nearpod as an interactive learning media in indonesian language learning. Jurnal Belaindika (Pembelajaran dan Inovasi Pendidikan), 6(1), 49-55. https://belaindika.nusaputra.ac.id/article/view/139
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Khoirrohmah, L., & Fadhilawati, D. (2024). Unveiling the impact of “Nearpod” application in elevating tenth grade reading narrative text comprehension mastery. Jurnal Riset dan Inovasi Pembelajaran, 4(1), 547-561. https://etdci.org/journal/jrip/article/view/1348
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Putri Aini, R., Yuliati, Y., & Febriyanto, B. (2024). Study of the needs for developing Nearpod as an interactive multimedia on human respiratory system material. Pendas: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar, 9(3), 371-388. https://journal.unpas.ac.id/index.php/pendas/article/view/18621
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Sakinah, Z., Rahadi, R., & Sulandra, I. M. (2024). Application of the jungle of Pythagoras discovery learning method assisted with the Nearpod application. Prisma, 13(1), 131-138. https://jurnal.unsur.ac.id/prisma/article/view/3980
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