Pear Deck
Add interactive questions to Google Slides and PowerPoint
About Pear Deck
Pear Deck is an add-on for Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint that turns static decks into interactive lessons. Teachers add formative assessment questions — text, draw, drag, multiple choice — directly to existing slides, and students respond on their own devices in real time.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Layers on top of Google Slides — no need to abandon existing decks
- Strong privacy and ed-tech compliance posture
- Drawing and draggable question types are uniquely engaging
- Student-paced mode works well for hybrid teaching
Cons
- Most powerful question types are Premium-only
- Reporting is lighter than Nearpod's
- Tied to Google Slides or PowerPoint — no standalone editor
Key Features
Google Slides Add-on
Add interactive questions inside the Slides editor you already use
PowerPoint Add-in
Same interactive layer for Microsoft 365 schools
Question Types
Text, number, multiple choice, drawing, draggable
Student-Paced Mode
Run async lessons that students complete on their schedule
Teacher Dashboard
See every student's response live during instruction
Premium Templates
SEL check-ins, vocabulary, and exit-ticket templates
Immersive Reader
Built-in accessibility supports for diverse learners
Pricing
- Core question types
- Real-time view
- Limited templates
- All question types incl. drawing/draggable
- Student takeaways
- Premium template library
- Site licensing
- SSO with Google/Microsoft
- Admin dashboard
Best For
Slides-Based Teachers
Add interactivity without rebuilding existing curriculum decks
SEL Check-Ins
Run quick emotional check-ins at the start of class
Exit Tickets
End every lesson with a quick formative question
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