Introduction: Pear Deck Lesson Practic

Now it is you turn to try Pear Deck Add-On Slides!

Supplies

  1. You will only need a computer that has access to your Google Drive.
  2. 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!