There is a mass movement toward conducting classes online due to the coronavirus situation. The call for new ways to engage students in a synchronous online course is especially urgent. Given that most face-to-face classes in physical settings have been cancelled, it is imperative that instructors know how to engage students in online lessons so as to maximize their engagement and learning. This article documents how a cloud-based educational application known as Nearpod® can be used in conjunction with video conferencing tools to effectively engage students in a synchronous online class. It provides information on how a lesson can be set up, including how a lesson will be experienced from a student's perspective. The advantages and disadvantages of Nearpod are also explored.