Nearpod’s AI Create: Lesson Generator helps you save time by generating a complete, editable lesson from a simple prompt. Whether you're starting from scratch or need a quick foundation to build on, this tool gives you a head start—so you can focus more on teaching and less on prep.
Enter a topic and/or standard, select your grade level, then instantly generate a full Nearpod lesson. The lesson includes instructional slides and interactive activities like Time to Climb, Polls, and more. You can preview, edit, and customize the content before saving it to your library or launching it for your class.
This feature is designed to support—not replace—teachers. You’re always in control of the content, and AI-generated slides are clearly marked so you can review and adjust as needed.
With Nearpod’s AI Lesson Generator, you can...
- Instantly create a full, editable lesson from a simple topic and grade level.
- Save time on lesson planning while maintaining full control over content.
- Engage students with interactive activities like Time to Climb, Polls, and more.
In this article, you’ll learn how to...
- Access and launch the AI Create: Lesson Generator.
- Generate and customize a lesson based on your teaching needs.
- Understand what’s included in the lesson and how to make it your own.
Create a Lesson
1. Go to My Lessons. From your Nearpod homepage, click “Create with AI” or select the AI Create option.
2. Enter a Topic and Grade. Type in your lesson topic and choose the appropriate grade level. The more specific your topic is, the better your results! Additionally, you may choose to select standard(s).
3. Preview the Lesson Outline. You’ll see a preview of the lesson structure before generating the full content. You can go back and adjust your input if needed.
4. Generate the Lesson. Click “Generate Lesson” to create your slides and activities.
5. Review and Customize. The lesson will open in the Lesson Builder. AI-generated slides are marked with an icon, and unread slides are flagged to help you track what you’ve reviewed. You can edit, rearrange, or delete any content before saving.
Which activities are included in the Lesson?
AI Create: Lesson Generator can include the following Nearpod activity types:
- Multiple-Choice
- Open-Ended Question
- Time to Climb
- Poll
- Draw It
- Collaborate Board
Note: The AI does not currently generate images or 3D models. You can add these manually in the Lesson Builder.
Safety and Control
You’re always in control: You choose the topic, review the content, and decide what to keep or change.
- AI-generated content is clearly marked: Look for the AI icon on all AI-generated slides, and unread indicators on slides that need to be reviewed.
- No teacher data is used to train the AI: Your data stays private and secure.
- Admins can manage access: School and district admins can enable or disable AI Create features in the admin panel.
Important notes:
- If AI is enabled at the district level, schools have the option to turn it off locally.
- If AI is disabled at the district level, individual schools cannot enable it.
FAQs
Can I edit the AI-generated lesson?
Yes! You can edit, rearrange, or delete any part of the lesson before saving it.
Can I use this for any subject or grade?
Yes. Results are best when your topic is specific and grade appropriate. We’re continually improving and iterating on our AI model, so please leave us feedback when prompted
Does it support other languages?
Currently, AI Create: Lesson Generator supports English only.
Can my school or district turn this feature off?
Yes. Admins can manage access to AI Create features in the admin settings.