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CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 vs Nearpod
Both stand on google workspace academic software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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FlexBook 2.0 brings editable textbooks, interactive lessons, adaptive practice, and teacher assignment tools together at no cost. Check whether the needed content is already available in FlexBook 2.0 and whether learners have suitable screens for standalone interactives.
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Nearpod brings lesson building, interactive activities, delivery options, and session feedback together for educators. The free plan has storage and student-join limits, while higher tiers raise those limits and add features.
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| CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 | Nearpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Gold: $159 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ck12.org | nearpod.com |
| On google workspace academic software | #1 of 18 | #4 of 18 |
CK-12 FlexBook 2.0: what it does well
- Free customizable textbooks cover multiple K–12 subjects.
- Adaptive Practice adjusts questions to student answers.
- Teachers can assign work and view progress reports.
- Educators can reorder chapters and edit content.
- Reader settings include font size and line spacing.
What to know first
- Standalone simulations and PLIX require a tablet-size screen or larger.
- Interactive content may not render in downloaded PDFs.
- CK-12-created PDFs are not downloadable.
- Not all core content has been converted to FlexBook 2.0.
Nearpod: what it does well
- Lessons support more than 20 assessment and media features.
- Library offers 22,000+ customizable teaching resources.
- Three lesson delivery modes are available.
- Works across major desktop, mobile, and web platforms.
What to know first
- Silver has 300 MB storage and 40 joins per lesson.
- Gold costs $159 a year.
- Platinum costs $397 a year.
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