Introduction: Pear Deck Lesson Practic
Now it is you turn to try Pear Deck Add-On Slides!
Supplies
- You will only need a computer that has access to your Google Drive.
- You will be using a Google Slide presentation previously used for class.
Step 1: Open a Saved Lesson From Your Drive
Look through the lessons you have created in Google Slides.
This can be one that you have already delivered in the past or a lesson you plan to present soon.
Step 2: Reflect
Think about what was successful in this lesson.
During which portions of this lesson could you add interactive content?
Step 3: Open Pear Deck Add-on
Open the add-on for Pear Deck from the "Add-ons" tab on the top menu screen.
Step 4: Look at the Menu on the Right of the Screen
On the right side of the screen, the add-on menu will populate.
Use this as a guide and search through the content provided.
You can choose from slides that are already created, or you can add questions to slides you have created.
Step 5: Add a Multiple Choice Slide
Multiple-choice questions are a great way to assess student learning! Add a slide that gives students multiple choices.
Above is an example from the Pear Deck add-on menu.
Step 6: Add a Drawing Slide
Drawing slides are a fun way to let students' creativity show! And you can see what their minds see!
Above is an example from the Pear Deck add-on menu.
Step 7: Add a Draggable Slide
Adding a draggable slide is a great way to assess students' knowledge of the lesson. You can use these before, during, and after you teach!
Above is an example from the Pear Deck add-on menu.
Step 8: Peer Review
When you finish, find another teacher who has completed their lesson as well, and get feedback.
Step 9: Edit and Revise
Taking your partner's suggestions, edit and revise your presentation.
Step 10: Conduct a Practice Presentation
You are now ready to conduct a practice lesson!