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The following information is from a tool that is free or being used on a trial basis. This tool can be used "as-is". We cannot troubleshoot or provide technical support for free or trial software.
How To:
find Directions for Students (Video Directions).
get Started: https://help.peardeck.com/getting-started-with-pear-deck-slides
create a Pear Deck Account (You will have access to the District license next week.)
increase Knowledge Base & view the Getting Started Videos
learn how to Create a New Pear Deck Lesson
learn how to Present a Pear Deck
better understand the Teacher Dashboard
use the Projector View and Teacher Dashboard at the Same Time
your Account Settings (Google Classroom Integration within Settings)
unlock Pear Deck Achievement badges or apply to become an Inspirational Educator!
Video on using Pear Deck.
Support, Ideas and Directions for Presentations:
Guide Students in Accessing the Pear Deck Add-On for Their Future Use
Direct Students to Color in an Area on a Map to Demonstrate Understanding
Have Students Observe Primary Source Photos or Documents and Type in Their Observations in Text Form
Have Students Watch a Linked Video and Type in Their Observations in Text Form
Display a Website Link and Have Students Explore, then Report Back in Text Form
Have Students Drag a Dot or Pin to Demonstrate Understanding
Direct Students to Drag a Dot or Pin to Show Agreement or Disagreement
Display a Fiction Author’s Name and Have Students Type the Call Number in Text Form
Have Students Show Answers in Short Typed Text Form and Display Anonymously to the Class
Have Students Type Longer Text Answers to Facilitate Discussions
Have Students Drag Dots to Place on the Book Which Would Come First in Call Number Order
Integrate DBQ Mini Lessons (Dust Bowl Sample, Foreshadowing Of Mice and Men, Sample on Barbarians)
Canvas Integration for Teachers and Students (A walkthrough with images)
https://help.peardeck.com/canvas
(Note: If you are synching grades, these assignments will not sync)