Pear Deck for Google Slides is very easy to set up and use daily. You can turn any existing slide deck into an engaging interactive experience for your students! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

One downside to Pear Deck is that you lose some features if you don't subscribe to the premium version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Leigh E.

Teacher

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/9/2022

"Excellent product for classroom engagement!"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

Very easy to use and to help with student engagement, for both virtual and in-person students. I love how quickly it integrates and how many interactives there are. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

It is a bit tricky to use at first, and there is a learning curve. I also don't like that it can be laggy and slow at times, and take a while to load. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adriana P.

Presenter

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/13/2022

"Very useful but can still have some tweaks"

4/5

What do you like best about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

Peardeck allows all students to be on the same page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

There can be ways to lock students screens, perhaps? I also wish it were easier to use on a cellphone for the teacher. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Leigh T.

Teacher

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/12/2022

"This is a fun way to integrate interactive technology into Google Slides"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

Pear Deck integrates with Google Slides to be able to create interactive technology into a presentation. This is helpful for students who are learning virtually or even kids who are on the phone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

The tech can be a bit clunky and slow at times and there is a learning curve at first, but it is really an easy-to-use and functional product overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jessica S.

Teacher

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/22/2021

"A Great Add On for Current Pear Deck Users"

4/5

What do you like best about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

This feature came in handy when I needed to utilize already existing Slides with PearDeck rather than create something new. As an educator, this is incredibly helpful in regards to being able to have asynchronous items as well as when utilizing a sub. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

There were a few minor glitches that I ran into on a few of my Slides when using the Pear Deck Add-on, however, I think they've been fixed now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

This is a huge time saver for those who already utilize both of these items. There's the ability to sync your pre-existing Slides with Pear Deck, rather than trying to create new items through Pear Deck. They also have some pre-loaded items that were very useful within my classroom. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David W.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/25/2021

"Interactive PowerPoint x100"

5/5

What do you like best about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

I love the Peardeck Google Slides add-on! As a teacher who has been teaching synchronously online, Peardeck is a game-changer. Imagine a traditional Power Point where a teacher's lecture is unidirectional, and students all take their own individual notes. How boring is that, right? With Peardeck, students can join my presentation on any device and they will answer questions on each slide. Now I can track how engaged all students are at all times on every slide! It's become an essential part of my online teaching. When you're all done with your session, Peardeck will automatically email all participants the slides they interacted with to have for the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

I dislike that Peardeck does not allow a teacher to set a limit on the "student paced" mode. As it stands, Peardeck is either "instructor" paced where students are always following the same slide as the instructor. The second option is "student paced" where students can scroll through the slide-deck at any rate they desire. I dislike that Peardeck does not allow a "limit" where it can be student paced for slides 8-12 but not 13-15. I also dislike that Peardeck is only text based, and that students can't upload audio or video. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

Teaching online has always made it incredibly difficult for an instructor to gauge their students' level of engagement. More often than not, students are muted with cameras off. There's no way for them to know whether the students are truly there or have simply logged on and walked away. Peardeck add-on for G Suite has solved this problem! Now, when we are in class, I am actively watching students respond to prompts, or not respond to prompts. I can then use the Private Comment feature to reach out to students who have not responded on our slides. A final benefit is that we can then share my screen and share student responses anonymously. This is especially helpful for students who are introverted and who might not have participated otherwise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alexandria S.

School Psychologist Intern

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/4/2021

"Easy way to create interactive lessons"

5/5

What do you like best about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

My students love using peardeck. It keeps them very engaged with the content we are covering. It was especially useful when providing lessons via video conferencing during remote learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

Creating the lessons can be somewhat time-consuming, and there are several paid add-ons. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite:

I would recommend using Pear Deck! I think it is helpful to know that students need their own device in order to use it, and some of my students struggled to participate with it using a tablet. You can use Pear Deck and Zoom concurrently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am using Pear Deck to help students be engaged with remote learning when they would previously become bored or have trouble interacting. It has been especially helpful with younger students, who struggle to spend long periods of time only talking or listening, but enjoy their time when there is a way (such as Pear Deck) for them to interact. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/10/2021

"Easy integration and creation"

5/5

What do you like best about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

The add on is fantastic, super easy to use and can be done quickly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

It does take a while to load the pear deck add on as well as when starting the presentation so there is a bit of downtime/wait time in class Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite:

The add on is fantastic, it is easy for Google admin to push out to everyone in the organization so individuals don't have to do it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

Student engagement and asynchronous learning, also great for enhancing current slides to be more interactive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/16/2021

"Easy to Use and Skyrockets Your Engagement"

5/5

What do you like best about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

Pear Deck is fun and interactive. The templates are a fantastic place to start as you get familiar with the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

more templates could be added for upper level grades - many of them seem to be geared towards younger students Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite:

If you are a teacher, do what you can to upgrade to Premium. The features are worth it! It's also a great tool for professional development presentations. Whatever your audience, Pear Deck is fun and a great way to keep everyone engaged. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's fantastic for teachers who have students both in-person and online. You can set an assignment to be self-paced (also a great feature if a student misses a class). The Takeaways make iteration a breeze between student and teacher. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Roberta Z.

School Counselor

Mental Health Care

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/4/2021

"A Helpful Addition to Google Slides"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

I like that Pear Deck increases participant engagement. It allows me to receive real-time feedback from participants Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on for G Suite?

I would like to have more interactive options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.