This week I took a moment to review Peardeck, an awesome (FREE!) interactive slideshow tool for teachers who have 1:1 technology in their classrooms and a projector of some sort.
Peardeck allows teachers to create interactive slideshows for their classrooms. Unlike Prezi, it has fewer options and no preset backgrounds, however it does allow a teacher to load in a slideshow from Powerpoint or Google Slides if you are looking for something fancier. It is incredibly user friendly. The best part? Educators can quickly create an interactive slide show where students can type in answers, visit preselected websites or videos, and select multiple choice answers to teacher's questions. I think the most user friendly part is that it shows teachers exactly what students can see as they create the slides.
This is an excellent tool to engage students in classroom lectures. They can participate in the learning by exploring preapproved websites and sharing what they find important with their peers. This would also be a great way to begin classroom discussions during the introduction of a topic and as the class moves toward deeper understanding. Students can even pose their own questions. This tool allows for constant student feedback and makes formative assessment easy.
While this app is not something students would use to create something, it is a great tool for teachers. It allows for communication between teachers and their students rather than the teacher talking "at" their students. Students take part in exploring topics and are more likely to be engaged.
To create your own interactive slideshow click https://www.peardeck.com/
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