This week, I explored a new tech tool called Padlet. Padlet is an online bulletin board that allows users to post notes, images, links, and other content. It’s a versatile tool that can be used for various collaborative activities in the classroom. In this blog post, I’ll provide an overview and review of Padlet, including basic instructions and tips for using it, and discuss how it can be integrated into classroom activities.
Padlet is a digital tool that facilitates collaboration and interaction among students. It’s like a virtual corkboard where users can post “notes” that might include text, images, links, videos, and other multimedia content. It’s highly customizable and can be used for a wide range of activities, from brainstorming sessions to project presentations.
So for getting started you will sign up for free on the website. Once you logged in and completed the setup process you will then click on the button make a Padlet. You will then choose different formats as well as different backgrounds. You can also click anywhere on your board to add more posts. On your boards you can add texts, audio, videos, files, links. It is also very easy to share with others such as students all you have to do is share the link. Also you can comment and add posts in real time once the link has been shared with you. Which allows for lots of collaboration especially in the classroom with students.
In schools, Padlet can replace traditional bulletin boards or sticky notes used for brainstorming sessions. For example, instead of using physical sticky notes students can post their thoughts on a Padlet board.
Padlet is a powerful and versatile tool that enhances collaboration and engagement in the classroom. Its ability to incorporate multimedia content and facilitate real time collaboration makes it suitable for a variety of activities, from simple brainstorming sessions to complex presentations. By integrating Padlet into classroom activities, teachers can enhance learning experiences and reach different levels.
Hello Brayden,
I have used Padlet in some of my university classes and have enjoyed being able to express my ideas using online sticky notes and in real time! My experience with Padlet was only during online classes, so I never considered using it as a tool within a classroom setting. I can see now from your post how beneficial it would be to incorporate this into a classroom setting and that it does not have to be exclusive to online classes. Thank you for sharing your research on Padlet.
Happy to hear you enjoyed your time on it Brittany! I have not used it prior to this course so yes it was very good to use for me as well. Glad to hear my post was beneficial for you. In the future hope you can try it in the classroom.