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== What is Pear Deck? == | ==What is Pear Deck?== | ||
Pear Deck is an extension/add-on for Google Slides that allows you to make existing presentations interactive for use in the classroom. When you enable Pear Deck for a presentation, you can | Pear Deck is an extension/add-on for Google Slides that allows you to make existing presentations interactive for use in the classroom. When you enable Pear Deck for a presentation, you can <u>Start Lesson</u> directly from the extension. Most of the time, you'll want to make this an <u>Instructor-Paced Activity</u> so that you control which slide users will see on their computers when they join the lesson. On individual slides, you can add different types of interactivity including: | ||
* Short answer questions (Text) | *Short answer questions (Text) | ||
* Multiple choice questions (Choice) | *Multiple choice questions (Choice) | ||
* Numerical answers (Number) | *Numerical answers (Number) | ||
* External websites (Website) | *External websites (Website) | ||
* Slide annotation (Draw) | *Slide annotation (Draw) | ||
* Draggable | *Draggable | ||
There are lots of ways you can combine these features to make presentations and slideshows more engaging for students. This is also a great way to gather feedback from students or share individual student responses during a lesson. | There are lots of ways you can combine these features to make presentations and slideshows more engaging for students. This is also a great way to gather feedback from students or share individual student responses during a lesson. | ||
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Pear Deck has wonderful tutorial videos that walk you through the basics of using this tool with existing Google Slides, and we have a paid license (school-wide) to use this on campus. Simply log-in using your Riverdale Google account (Sign-in with Google) to get started. | Pear Deck has wonderful tutorial videos that walk you through the basics of using this tool with existing Google Slides, and we have a paid license (school-wide) to use this on campus. Simply log-in using your Riverdale Google account (Sign-in with Google) to get started. | ||
Tutorial videos: https://www.peardeck.com/help-videos | <u>Tutorial videos can be found here</u>: https://www.peardeck.com/help-videos | ||
== How do I add interactivity to Google Slides with Pear Deck? == | ==How do I add interactivity to Google Slides with Pear Deck?== | ||
# First, get the Pear Deck | #First, get the <u>Pear Deck Add-On for Google Slides</u> | ||
# Open the add-on from the Extensions tab in your Google Slide deck you want to add interactivity to | #Open the <u>Pear Deck Add-On for Google Slides</u> add-on from the <u>Extensions</u> tab in your Google Slide deck you want to add interactivity to | ||
# Click on the slide you want to interactivity to (multiple choice, short answer etc.) and click on the correct option from the Pear Deck Menu | #Click on the slide you want to interactivity to (multiple choice, short answer etc.) and click on the correct option from the <u>Pear Deck Menu</u> on the right of your screen | ||
# When you are ready to present, click on | #When you are ready to present, click on <u>Start Lesson</u>. If you don't see this, make sure to open Pear Deck from the <u>Extensions</u> menu (<u>Extensions</u> -> <u>Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-On</u> -> <u>Open Pear Deck Add-On</u>) then press <u>Start Lesson</u>. Share the code with your students to join. | ||
Remember, Pear Deck has quite a few features, and if you have questions about what is possible, check out their incredible tutorial videos here: https://www.peardeck.com/help-videos | |||
== How do I project slides and monitor student responses simultaneously? == | |||
Pear Deck as a presentation tool also allows you to collect student responses. If you are using <u>AirPlay</u> in a classroom or <u>using a cable to connect</u>, then you can <u>extend your display</u> instead of mirroring it. <u>Extending your display</u> makes whatever display you are connected to your "2nd monitor" for all intents and purposes. Pear Deck has a <u>Teacher Dashboard</u> that you can have open on your personal laptop screen while simultaneously projecting your slides/questions. | |||
To <u>extend your display</u> (or switch from screen mirroring): | |||
* Read [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/connect-an-external-display-mchl7c7ebe08/mac#:~:text=Set%20up%20the%20displays%20as%20an%20extended%20desktop&text=see%20these%20options.-,On%20your%20Mac%2C%20choose%20Apple%20menu%20%3E%20System%20Settings%2C%20then,may%20need%20to%20scroll%20down.)&text=Click%20the%20name%20of%20your,Extended%20display%E2%80%9D%20or%20Stop%20Mirroring. this article] if you have a <u>MacOS</u> device | |||
* Read [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/set-up-dual-monitors-on-windows-3d5c15dc-cc63-d850-aeb6-b41778147554 this article] if you have a <u>Windows</u> device | |||
To learn how to use the <u>Pear Deck Teacher Dashboard</u>: | |||
* Read [https://help.peardeck.com/en/the-teacher-dashboard this article] from Pear Deck about using the dashboard to view student responses and control your presentation | |||
== How do I learn about other Pear Deck feature? Where can I find tutorials? == | |||
Pear Deck has incredible resources for teachers directly on their website. To find videos related to any questions you may have, you can browse the [https://www.peardeck.com/help-videos Pear Deck Help Videos] page for tutorial videos, guides, and other resources. | |||
Of course, if you still have questions, reach out to a member of the Tech Team by submitting a ticket, finding us at the help desk in the cafeteria, or by dialing x50 from any campus phone. We are more than happy to help you explore this tool! | |||