Pear Deck Resources and FAQ
Pear Deck is an online tutoring platform that can be accessed directly from your Canvas course shell. From your Canvas classroom page, click on TutorMe (Online Tutoring) located in navigation on the left-hand side of your screen.
Need extra help with Pear Deck? Check out the videos below to help you navigate the site and match with a tutor!
Live Tutoring
- How to Connect With a Tutor
- How to Use the Lesson Space
- How to Browse Tutors
- How to Connect with a Previous Tutor
Can I Schedule a Session?
Once you have worked with a tutor, you can simply send them a message through the chat box and schedule a time that best works for both of you. You can schedule to be online at the same time as the tutor, and you can request a session directly from your chat box.
How to Request a Tutor in a Specific Language
- Once logged into Pear Deck, elect the Browse tutors tab in the upper left corner.
- In the left-hand menu, select the subject area you need support with, your primary language under Tutoring Language, and check the “Online now” box under Availability.
- Once the page has updated to display tutors who match your selected filters, select “View profile” for the tutor you wish to connect with.
- Select “Request a session” to request and initiate a session with your chosen tutor.