Integration K-12 Environment:
Engagement is the key to opening up learning opportunities to students in grades K-12. Once students are engaged, they are more likely to surpass achievement expectations. Pear Deck helps teachers design lessons that intertwine technology with curriculum standards. Teachers can provide students with an interactive experience throughout the learning process. Students can showcase their understanding through real-time interactions with their teachers and anonymously with their peers, making them feel more comfortable taking risks in the classroom. The teacher can meet students’ needs immediately with this honest time feedback and differentiate their teaching while teaching. Students can express their learning through text, drawings, or class surveys. With the functionality of this tool, research has shown that student achievement and teacher effectiveness are significantly enhanced compared to a traditional classroom learning environment that is less student-centered.
Integration in Higher Education:
Pear Deck brings active learning to the forefront of higher education. With the use of Pear Deck, all students will become active participants. Pear Deck engages students to become critical thinkers by supporting an innovative learning approach. It allows instructors to engage with students in real-time, allowing them to acknowledge areas where students may need more support or clarification. The interactive features within Pear Deck support student discourse in a risk-free environment, and by providing open-ended questioning, students can apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment. Pear Deck supports the fundamental need for a student-centric climate in the higher education classroom by stepping away from the formal lecture model and into an interactive presentation. Instructors can create personalized learning environments for their students, improving learning outcomes. “The pedagogical power of Pear Deck is a path to more effective, engaging, and adaptable education, empowering educators to foster active learning, critical thinking, and student success in the evolving landscape of higher education.” (Join Pear Deck, 2023)
Integration in Corporate Environment:
Pear Deck creates interactive training sessions for employees. "Pear Deck allows facilitators to engage participants in real time by embedding interactive questions, polls, and assessments within presentations. Pear Deck helps keep employees engaged and improves knowledge retention during training sessions on new systems, policies, or compliance topics.” (Nguyen, n.d.) Pear Deck supports hybrid and remote work environments by making virtual meetings interactive, fostering a more inclusive and engaged audience. Corporate trainers and leaders can utilize Pear Deck for feedback by conducting live surveys or quizzes. Pear Deck helps employees feel their voice matters and creates a collaborative work environment. Pear Deck can bring teams together for live brainstorming sessions. They allow employees to be creative problem solvers, making meetings more productive. Lastly, Pear Deck is an excellent tool for onboarding new employees. Onboarding presentations about company policies and procedures are more engaging than Pear Deck presentations. Learners can learn more about the company’s culture, ask real-time questions, and provide training feedback. Pear Deck’s features support presentations, team building activities, and corporate training with significant efficacy, creating an innovative environment for employees to participate in.