Classroom interaction is crucial for fostering active learning and the development of critical thinking skills. Nearpod, an interactive educational tool, holds promise in enhancing classroom engagement. This study examines the impact of Nearpod on 8th-grade English classroom interaction and students’ perceptions of student-taecher, student-student, and student-content interaction. A quasi-expermental design was employed, involving 64 grade eight students during the 2022/2023 academic year. Data collection utilized Flunder’s Classroom Interaction Analysis (FCIA) and an online questionnaire. The experimental group received four weeks of instruction using Nearpod, while the control group followed traditional teaching methods. Nearpod significantly promoted non-verbal interaction as students actively engaged with the platform’s learning activities. Students reported highly positive perceptions of their classroom interaction when Nearpod was integrated into their lessons. This research contributes to the understanding of the role of Nearpod in enhancing classroom interactions, thereby imprioving student engagement and learning outcomes. Based on these findings, it is recommended that MOE provides tablet devices in basic education schools or permitting students to bring their own devices under school administration or teacher supervision. Additionally, implementing professional development programs to equip teachers with skills in using educational applications that encourge classroom interaction, ultimately enhancing student engagement in learning is highly needed.