Padlet Tutorial: Digital Tool for the Classroom

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Description

Padlet is an online digital tool that can be compared to a memo, post it note, or bulletin board response that can easily display words, thoughts, or responses for any subject content area.  It can easily be used by teachers and students in a variety of different ways. Padlet allows teachers to upload a prompt in either writing, video, or audio by just attaching a link. Students are then able to respond to the prompt using the same options (differentiated learning/style) by written response, uploading a file, adding a link, inserting picture, or recording video. Padlet also allows for classroom discussions and collaboration as students are able to comment and reply to the other responses posted by their classmates. Padlet is also an amazing online tool to utilize in a classroom of diverse learners. It allows students the opportunity to practice their language development in an authentic way at their own pace. It is great for vocabulary practice, group projects, building background information, and building upon their peers’ responses and thoughts. Next, it can be used as a quick formative assessment tool as you can use responses to drive future instruction. Lastly, Padlet is a wonderful platform to include translanguaging (use of home language)  for the MLL population. All in all, Padlet enables teachers to create dynamic and engaging lessons that allow students the opportunity of choice, differentiation, collaboration, and reflection on the big and wondrous questions that drive real learning. 

   

**Please click here for 30 more additional ways to utilize Padlet in the classroom**          

Tutorial:

Step 1: Sign Up

• Signing in with Padlet is easy!
• By going onto Padlet's home page, you can select to sign in for free (which will enable you to use three Padlet boards at a time)
• If you click the membership tab on the homepage, you can pay monthly or annually for access to more boards and features to enhance your Padlet experience. 
• After clicking on "Sign Up For Free" you can instantly sign up using Apple, Google, Microsoft, or by entering your own username and password. 
• Once you are signed in, you are ready to start making a Padlet

Step 2: Make a Padlet

• First, select the red "Make a Padlet" button on the dashboard. 
• A box will appear with numerous options /layouts that you can choose from. Each option includes a quick description of the layout. You also have the option at this stage of creating a Backchannel where you can communicate with your students in a chat-like environment and add content to points on a map.
  
  
  
  
  

Step 3: Customize your Padlet

• Once you've chosen your layout, now the fun begins, customization!!!
• Padlet will give you the option to create a title, description to your board, wall paper, color scheme, and font. 
• You can upload your own wallpaper, choose from Padlet's library, or select a solid color, gradient, texture or pattern. It is also here that you will find Padlet's unique link that can easily be shared by copying to your clipboard and posting it on Google Classroom, or sending through email/chat/text. 

Step 4:Start Posting

• Content may be posted by dragging files onto your Padlet board, double-clicking anywhere on the screen, or pressing the red plus button at the bottom of your screen.

• Once you click on the red plus sign at the bottom, you can begin writing your post. A box will appear where you can type in your subject and then in the box below you can write your response. Also by clicking on the green or orange icons you have the option to upload a file, search images, take a picture, or add a link. 
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By selecting the three dots in the lower right corner, you can also implement some of Padlet’s more advanced features, such as Padlet’s camera, voice recorder, screen recorder, and the ability to drop a location. 

• When your response is done, you can just click on the background and your post will appear on the screen! You can then feel free to arrange your Padlet board in any way you want by simply clicking and dragging your content! You can also click on the post of classmates/peers to respond to their thoughts and ideas!
  
  
  

ENJOY AND HAVE FUN!!!!!!

Video Tutorial: 

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Additional Resources:

Five Ideas for Using Padlet in the Classroom

Padlet for Teachers Tips and Tricks

20 Useful Ways to Use Padlet