Pear Deck
Create powerful learning moments for every student, every day.
Overview
Pear Deck allows educators to take their existing Google Slides or PowerPoint presentations and add interactive questions, polls, and formative assessments. Students engage with the presentation on their own devices, and teachers can see their responses in real-time on a private dashboard. This allows teachers to facilitate discussions, check for understanding, and provide personalized feedback, all within the flow of their lesson.
✨ Key Features
- Interactive question types (text, number, multiple choice, drawing, draggable)
- Seamless integration with Google Slides and PowerPoint Online
- Teacher Dashboard for viewing student responses in real-time
- Student-Paced Mode for asynchronous learning
- Immersive Reader integration
- Audio recording for slides
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with Google Slides and PowerPoint
- Focus on formative assessment and student engagement within the lesson flow
- Teacher Dashboard provides powerful real-time insights
Unique Value: Seamlessly transforms standard slide presentations into powerful, interactive learning experiences, giving every student a voice and providing teachers with instant, actionable feedback.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Transforming static presentations into dynamic, participatory lessons
- Gauging student comprehension and providing immediate feedback during a lesson
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High-stakes, summative testing
- Standalone quiz creation without a presentation
🏆 Alternatives
Pear Deck's strength lies in its tight integration with existing presentation software, making it very easy for teachers to adopt without having to learn a completely new platform.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Schools & Districts plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Basic interactive question types and access to the template library.
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