description Pear Deck Overview
Pear Deck is an educational technology platform founded in 2014 for interactive classroom presentations. Teachers can create Pear Deck slides in Google Slides or PowerPoint Online and add prompts that students answer on their own screens through text, choices, numbers, or drawings. The system is designed for primary and secondary education, particularly lessons that use live participation and formative assessment rather than one-way presentation.
help Pear Deck FAQ
What is Pear Deck used for in Google Slides and PowerPoint Online?
Pear Deck turns a normal presentation into an interactive lesson where students answer prompts on their own screens. It was founded in 2014 and supports both Google Slides and PowerPoint Online. [Pear Deck help page](https://help.peardeck.com/migration/en/what-are-pear-deck-slides)
What kinds of answers can students submit in Pear Deck?
Students can respond with text, choices, numbers, or drawings, depending on the interactive slide. The teacher can view those responses during a session instead of waiting for students to speak one at a time.
Do students need a Pear Deck account to join a lesson?
Not necessarily. Students can join a session through a link or join code without creating a Pear Deck account, although a teacher can require Google or Microsoft 365 sign-in. [Pear Deck joining guide](https://help.peardeck.com/migration/en/how-students-join-a-pear-deck-session)
Can students complete a Pear Deck lesson at their own pace?
Yes. Student-Paced Mode lets learners move through the slides independently, while Instructor-Paced Mode keeps their screens synchronized with the teacher. This makes Pear Deck usable for live lessons, homework, and missed-class work.
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