Building Engaging Lessons with Instant Pear Decks
Pear Deck Learning was founded by teachers, for teachers. We understand firsthand how time-consuming it can be to create engaging, standards-aligned instructional content — because we’ve been there, right in the classroom, doing it too. That's why we've made it our mission to harness technology and AI to simplify lesson planning, allowing you more time to focus on what you do best: Teaching.
This commitment has led us to develop Instant Pear Decks, our AI content generation tool that not only allows teachers to create lessons in under 30 seconds but also empowers them to customize each lesson. Imagine teaching math through the daily routines of local town heroes or explaining a science concept with characters from a popular video game. With Instant Pear Decks, you can tailor every lesson to fit the unique needs and interests of your students.
Instant Pear Decks allows you to select a subject, and generate interactive, standards-aligned lessons for any topic. But it’s not just any lesson; Instant Pear Decks creates engaging, thought-provoking learning opportunities where students actively participate and explore topics together, making every classroom moment count.
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AI for teachers, by teachers
Teachers were a critical part of how and why we developed Instant Pear Decks. Guided by insights from our partnerships with teachers in our Innovation Incubator program, we've tailored our approach to generative AI to prioritize the needs of educators. Instant Pear Decks not only enhance efficiency; they enable educators to infuse creativity and personalization into their lessons effortlessly.
"Instant Pear Decks is a game-changer for educators! I love that it can transform my end-of-unit assessments into interactive lessons, truly embodying the pedagogy of backwards design. Instant Pear Decks can not only save teachers precious planning time but also makes sure that every lesson directly aligns with their learning standards and assessment questions. The result is a more focused, engaging, and effective learning experience for students which deserves an A+ in my opinion!" -Emily Tighe, District Digital Learning Coach, Fayette County Public Schools
With the power to create engaging lessons in less than 30 seconds, we’re carving a path to integrate AI into the classroom to enhance student learning and reduce teacher workload. Using advanced language models, Instant Pear Decks generate high-quality, interactive, and customizable lessons that meet the diverse needs of your students with ease.
“Instant Pear Decks allow teachers to instantly create interactive, thought-provoking lessons that engage and ignite students’ interests, encouraging students to actively explore topics together. Imagine a full eighth-grade algebra lesson built around your local community's landmarks, with all of the best parts of a Pear Deck lesson mixed in. You can even go a step further and tailor your lesson around specific student needs such as reading level or language.” -Tyler Shaddix, GoGuardian’s Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer
This AI-driven tool lets teachers refine and customize content, making lessons more relevant and enhancing engagement in the classroom. The ability to adapt teaching materials for deeper relevancy not only sparks student interest but also significantly enhances the efficacy of concept introduction.
"The tool saved me valuable time by effectively covering all important elements of each topic, and so quickly. The lessons were relevant, and the tool was so easy to use. I love that the slides are editable! This is a game-changer for educators seeking to optimize their teaching and work more efficiently." - Stacy B., Grade 6 ELA teacher
With Instant Pear Decks, educators have a powerful teaching assistant at their fingertips, enabling them to optimize their teaching and work more efficiently while delivering a focused, engaging, and effective learning experience for students.
Using AI in the classroom for engaged learning
Instant Pear Decks are incredibly versatile, fitting seamlessly into various educational scenarios. Here’s how educators are using them in their classrooms:
- Introducing new concepts: Quickly create comprehensive decks that introduce new topics with engaging, interactive elements.
- Reviewing before tests: Imagine you have a set of test items or a particular test you want to use for student review. You can take a picture of the test or specific test items and upload it into Instant Pear Decks. The Instant Pear Decks feature will then analyze the uploaded image and generate interactive practice items based on the content.
- Project-based learning: Enhance collaborative projects with tailored content that supports deep learning and student engagement.
- Transforming traditional notes: If you have handwritten notes you've relied on for years or are a new teacher who has inherited a co-teacher's notes, Instant Pear Decks can transform these into engaging, interactive lessons. Simply take a picture or scan the handwritten notes and upload the file into Instant Pear Decks to generate a fully customizable lesson within moments. This feature allows you to retain valuable information while enhancing it with interactive elements that engage students.
"The AI tool in Pear Deck is AMAZING!! It is a time saver for sure and will help you get your creative juices flowing. As an educator, who has time to sit and constantly come up with new exit tickets or questions to embed in your deck to check for understanding? I know I don't, and this tool will definitely give me back some time in my day. I highly recommend it. You have nothing to lose, but a bunch of time to gain!" - Dr. Cecelia Gillam, AP Environmental Science and Honors Biology, Benjamin Franklin High School
Ready-to-go standards-aligned content
In addition to Instant Pear Decks, teachers now have infinite content to engage students across content with Math and ELA certified content for grades 3-12 in the Pear Deck Content Orchard. Like Instant Pear Decks, these certified lessons are fully customizable, allowing you to instantly kick off a lesson or tailor it to meet the specific needs of your classroom.
Dive into our Content Orchard for ready-to-go, standards-aligned content.
