How to use Peardeck?
Pear Deck is a powerful tool for creating interactive presentations, but how you use it depends on your role: presenter or participant. Here’s a breakdown for both:
For Presenters:
1. Sign Up and Choose a Plan:
- Head to https://www.peardeck.com/ and create a free account. Upgraded plans offer more features.
- Pick your presentation platform: PowerPoint or Google Slides.
2. Build Your Presentation:
- Create your slides as usual, adding text, images, and videos.
- Click the Pear Deck add-on to insert interactive elements.
3. Choose Interactive Elements:
- Multiple Choice: Ask quick questions and reveal results in real-time.
- Open Ended: Encourage deeper thinking with prompts for text or drawing responses.
- Matching: Assess understanding with drag-and-drop activities.
- Draw: Spark creativity and gather visual responses.
- More: Explore other features like polls, word clouds, and timers.
4. Present & Interact:
- Share the JoinPD code with your audience (students, colleagues, etc.).
- They’ll join via web or app and participate live.
- See responses in real-time, discuss them, and adapt your presentation.
5. Analyze and Adapt:
- Access detailed reports on individual and group responses.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses to refine your presentations and teaching approach.
For Participants:
1. Join the Presentation:
- Get the JoinPD code from your presenter.
- Visit https://app.peardeck.com/join or download the app (Android/iOS).
- Enter the code to join the presentation.
2. Engage with Activities:
- Participate in polls, quizzes, and open-ended prompts.
- Share your thoughts and answer questions.
- Collaborate with others using drawing tools and brainstorming features.
3. Access Materials:
- View presentation slides and materials for reference.
- Download them for offline access (note: interactive elements require internet).
Helpful Resources:
- Pear Deck Help Center: https://support.goguardian.com/s/pear-deck
- Pear Deck YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/peardeck
- Pear Deck Blog: https://www.peardeck.com/
Remember:
- While Pear Deck is free to use with basic features, some advanced options require a paid subscription.
- An internet connection is needed for live interaction and some features.
- Explore the platform’s features and experiment to find what works best for your audience and presentation goals.
I hope this clarifies how to use Pear Deck!