Pear Deck is a premium tool that empowers educators to make Google Slides interactive, enhancing student engagement and learning. With easy-to-use templates and various question types—including multiple-choice, short answer, draggable, and drawing—teachers can create dynamic lessons that allow for real-time feedback and formative assessments.

Educators can choose between live or student-paced sessions, ensuring a flexible approach to learning. Pear Deck also supports collaboration by allowing co-teachers to share session controls and engage students with embedded audio, video, and websites. After each session, the Reflect & Review tool enables teachers to provide personalized feedback, making Pear Deck an invaluable resource for fostering a collaborative and interactive classroom environment.

To access Pear Deck, users can find it as a pushed Google extension in Google Slides. The first time they use it, they may need to authorize the extension. To start, simply open Google Slides, click on the "Add-ons" menu, and select Pear Deck.

Additionally, users can log in directly at peardeck.com using their Google account or access Pear Deck through MyApps. Once logged in, educators can create interactive lessons that engage students and enhance learning experiences.

Students will access Pear Deck sessions via a link provided by their teacher, which can easily be shared in Google Classroom or pushed through Lightspeed Classroom. This streamlined approach ensures that students can quickly join lessons and participate actively!