JoinPD is the platform students use to access and participate in Pear Deck presentations. It provides a simple and direct way for students to join live sessions and interact with the content.
Enter the code your teacher gave you to join the lesson. Click the button below to Join the sessions. Not know how to join sessions, read the information below.
Teachers can create the Pear Deck Account using their Google and Microsoft accounts. Creating an account allows them to develop presentations, access saved files, and manage their settings.
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Pear Deck is a web-based interactive presentation tool designed to engage students actively in learning. It integrates with popular presentation tools like Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint, allowing teachers to add interactive features to their lessons. These features include:
Multiple Choice Questions: Quick polls to gauge student understanding.
Text Responses: Students can provide written answers to open-ended questions.
Drawing Slides: Encourage visual responses and creativity.
Draggable Elements: Facilitate interactive activities such as sorting tasks or matching items.
How Does JoinPD Work?
Teacher Starts a Pear Deck Presentation: The teacher creates a presentation with interactive elements in Pear Deck and starts the session.
Teacher Shares the Join Code: A unique 5-letter code is generated for each session. The teacher shares this code with the students.
Students Access JoinPD: Students open a web browser on any device and go to joinpd.com.
Students Enter the Join Code: They input the 5-letter code To join learning sessions.
Students Participate in the Session: The presentation appears on their devices, allowing them to engage with activities and questions as the teacher progresses through the slides.
Key Features of JoinPD
No Student Accounts Required: Students can join sessions without creating an account, making the process quick and simple.
Anonymous or Identified Participation: Teachers can choose whether to allow anonymous responses or require names to track progress.
Device Compatibility: Accessible on any device with a web browser.
Real-Time Interaction: Teachers can view student responses live and adapt their teaching accordingly.
Student-Paced Mode: Students can explore the presentation at their own pace, often using a direct session link instead of a Join Code.
What is the JoinPD Code?
The Pear Deck JoinPD Code is a 5-letter code unique to each session, enabling students to connect to a live lesson.
Purpose: Connects students to the live Pear Deck session.
Generation: Automatically created when a teacher starts a new session.
Format: A mix of 5 random letters or digits (e.g., ABCDE, XYZ12).
Sharing: Teachers can share the code via a displayed screen, a learning platform, or direct communication.
Expiration: Typically expires after a week, so students must use the code promptly.
Pear Deck Classroom Tools
Pear Deck offers a range of features to enhance learning experiences:
Interactive Slide Types
Text: For written responses.
Multiple Choice: Students select answers.
Drawing: Visual responses and diagrams.
Draggable: Activities requiring sorting or categorizing.
Install the Pear Deck add-on for Google Slides or PowerPoint.
Create or Edit Presentations
Use Pear Deck to add interactive elements to slides.
Start a Session
Click “Start Lesson” and choose the desired mode (Instructor-Paced or Student-Paced).
Share the Join Code or Join Link with students.
Monitor and Engage
Use the Teacher Dashboard to review responses, provide feedback, and adapt the lesson in real time.
FAQs
JoinPD is a platform where students can join live Pear Deck sessions using a unique 5-letter code shared by their teacher.
Teachers generate a unique 5-letter Join Code when they start a Pear Deck presentation. Students must use this code to join the session.
No, students do not need to create an account. They simply go to joinpd.com and enter the provided Join Code to participate.
The Join Code is typically valid for up to one week. After that, a new session will require a new code.
Yes, Pear Deck is compatible with any device that has a web browser, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
In Instructor-Paced mode, the teacher controls the pace of the presentation, while in Student-Paced mode, students progress through the slides at their own speed.
Teachers can log in to Pear Deck using their Google, Microsoft, or Clever accounts at peardeck.com.
