The only downfall of using this type of presentation format is how long it takes to create! It reminds me a bit of Kahoot, which I have used many times, but it is even more versatile and allows the teacher to ask questions that are more complicated than just multiple choice. Kahoot, however allows you to make your presentation public and share it with others. I don't spend time making many of the Kahoots I use because I can use one that was already created by someone else. It would be nice if Pear Deck would allow you to see or even use the presentations created by others.
Friday, June 12, 2015
Activity 2: Pear Deck Presentation
One of the fourth grade math lessons that I teach every year is about determining the maximum, minimum, range, mode, median, and mean for a set of numbers. I created a presentation using Pear Deck that will be highly engaging for students as they review and learn these vocabulary words. I love that the students will interact with me as I present the concepts. This format allows me to check for understanding during the lesson and modify as necessary. I tried this out on my fourth grader at home, and he loved it!
The only downfall of using this type of presentation format is how long it takes to create! It reminds me a bit of Kahoot, which I have used many times, but it is even more versatile and allows the teacher to ask questions that are more complicated than just multiple choice. Kahoot, however allows you to make your presentation public and share it with others. I don't spend time making many of the Kahoots I use because I can use one that was already created by someone else. It would be nice if Pear Deck would allow you to see or even use the presentations created by others.
The only downfall of using this type of presentation format is how long it takes to create! It reminds me a bit of Kahoot, which I have used many times, but it is even more versatile and allows the teacher to ask questions that are more complicated than just multiple choice. Kahoot, however allows you to make your presentation public and share it with others. I don't spend time making many of the Kahoots I use because I can use one that was already created by someone else. It would be nice if Pear Deck would allow you to see or even use the presentations created by others.
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Good choice for a lesson! I totally agree with you about the ability to share these. Making a new one each time from scratch seems like a ton of work. I would love to use this session with my students.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific lesson! Could I use it with my fourth graders? I agree with you that it would be great if we could share these lessons with each other across the district, and wonder if we could access other teachers' presentations through Pear Deck? I love the graphics and interactive slides!
ReplyDeleteThere are ways to share your PearDeck. This first is what you just did for this blog. You created a view only link and shared it with others. They can access your PearDeck and if they want to copy it, they have that option (there is a button in the lower right hand corner that you can look for if you are looking at another person's PearDeck). You can also give others editing rights to the Pear Deck so they can make changes. At your school you could even create a shared folder and every time you make a PearDeck you move it into that folder to everyone in your grade can see it and use it. That way you could take turns creating the Pear Decks but everyone can use them. Unfortunately, there is no way to search for PearDecks that have been created by other teachers like you can for Kahoots. If you need help with PearDeck sharing, I would be happy to work on this with your PLC.
ReplyDeleteHey Lisa, I figured out how to view your PearDeck. I just had to click on it and click "open with." Anyways, yours is AWESOME! I definitely want to use this next year to teach mean, median, mode, range. After seeing yours, I decided to create one on figurative language (that way we can share mine too!) I really like that we are getting some great tools and lessons to use in our classrooms. I am still a bit overwhelmed with all of this technology and it takes me a while to figure it out. I am learning that I am not naturally tech savy and already knew that I'm not super patient..... thus making some of this frustrating. At least we are going through this together. I'm glad that our PLC decided to do this, we will have some great lessons and can help each other out! Also, glad that Tate approves of the PearDeck!
ReplyDeleteLisa! You and Brittney convinced me to be "one of the cool kids" and create a PearDeck exploring the Order of Operations! I absolutely LOVE how you were able to incorporate so many of the question options! I love that you were able to find an effective way to incorporate the "red dot" option into your PearDeck! Anyway, to echo Brittney's thoughts, your PearDeck is AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteLove your Pear Deck, Lisa!! What a great way to learn about landmarks. I could see using it in 5th grade as a review. I'm sure it must have taken you quite some time to create, but I'm glad that we have teams taking this class together so that we can split up some of the work and use each others' resources. I agree a search button for Pear Deck to use already created ones would be amazing!
ReplyDeleteI finally got a chance to check out your Pear Deck and it's great! I'd love to use it with my students this upcoming year. I agree with other people above that I love that you were able to incorporate so many different types of questions into your presentation. I can envision a class of very engaged kids! The video at the very end was amusing as well - my 6 yr old son was intrigued and may have even learned a bit!
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