Summary of "Must-Have Google Slides Add-Ons for Teachers"
Overview
A tutorial/demonstration of must-have Google Slides add-ons for teachers — all free or useful in their free tier. The creator shows how to install and uninstall add-ons and demonstrates key features and classroom workflows. Links and resources are provided in the video description.
How to access / install add-ons
- Open a Google Slides file → Add-ons menu → Get add-ons.
- Search for and install an add-on; manage add-ons to uninstall.
- Some add-ons require signing up on external sites.
Appearance & media add-ons
Unsplash
- Free stock photos available in a Slides sidebar.
- Search and insert images (images default-fill the slide); you can move images and overlay text.
Extensis Fonts (referred to in the video as “extensive fonts”)
- Adds many fonts to Slides via a sidebar.
- Highlight text and apply fonts not included in the native Slides set.
Flaticon
- Insert vector icons from a sidebar.
- Premium icons are marked with a crown; the free selection is usually sufficient.
- Icons are resizable.
Language & text tools
Slides Translator
- Translate selected slide text between languages from a sidebar.
- Accuracy is decent but results are editable.
Easy Accents (referred to in the video as “early accents”)
- Insert accented characters while preserving original font and formatting.
- Useful for multilingual text entry.
Math
Hypatia (math equation add-on)
- Build and insert formatted mathematical equations (exponents, symbols) directly into Slides.
- Inserted equations are resizable.
Interactive / student-engagement add-ons
Pear Deck
- Makes Slides interactive: embed audio per slide (record/insert), convert slide text into interactive questions.
- Run lessons live or student-paced. Students join at joinpd.com with a code; no student accounts required.
- Teacher controls slide navigation and can show live/anonymous student responses.
- The creator has a separate full tutorial on Pear Deck.
Slido (referred to in the video as “slide-out” / “slight-oh”)
- Create polls, word clouds, and quizzes via a sidebar.
- Participants join with a code (no account required).
- Word clouds visualize frequent responses; teacher can view individual and aggregate quiz results.
Nearpod
- Full-featured interactive platform with free add-on functionality:
- Embed videos, collaborative bulletin-board slides, draw activities, 360° “field trip” images (VR option), drag-and-drop fill-in-the-blanks, quizzes/exit tickets.
- Save to Nearpod and present live or student-paced; students join with a link/code and don’t need Nearpod accounts.
- Responses and correctness are shown immediately.
Notes / recommendations from the video
- The presenter chose add-ons that provide strong free functionality (paid tiers exist but aren’t necessary).
- Pear Deck and Nearpod are highlighted as particularly powerful for turning Slides into interactive lessons.
- The video includes step-by-step demos of teacher and student views (joining codes, response display, audio playback, drawing tools, etc.).
Tip: Check the video description for direct links to each add-on and additional resources.
Guides / tutorials mentioned
- The video itself is a how-to walkthrough for installing and using each add-on.
- A separate, full tutorial on Pear Deck is available on the creator’s channel.
- Direct links and resources are provided in the video description and on the creator’s website.
Main speaker / source
- The video’s presenter is a YouTuber/teacher who creates Slides tutorials (unnamed in the subtitles).
- They reference their channel, weekly tutorials, and additional resources in the description.
Category
Technology
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