When I first started using Padlet, you could choose between the wall template, grid template, and I think they had the column template. Now they have 8 for you to choose from! They still have the 3 mentioned above, but now they also have the following:
- Canvas which allows you to build a hierarchy or link ideas/topics
- Stream which allows things to be ordered from top to bottom
- Backchannel which shows back and forth communication, great for conversations or FAQs
- Map which allows you to mark places on a map and add information
- Timeline which allows you to put information along a timeline format
Ways that I have used this tech tool:
- Reading responses (use the shelf layout, post each question at top, students respond underneath)
- Math Talks (use the wall or grid layout, students can post their responses and/or respond to others)
- Sharing finished products, ie. writing pieces or projects (use wall or grid layout, students can post links to their finished products and others can comment or review them)
- Creating interactive maps or timelines with stories that are being read, especially if the story takes place over a period of time or the story takes place in different places
I created this presentation for the teachers at my school to help get them started:
Padlet has some resources on their website as well. You can see examples of different ways to use padlet. There is a help section with different questions answered for troubleshooting.
This is a free tech tool, however, it allows you to have 3 active padlets at a time. They do offer different versions that you can pay for. There is a school version, which has enhanced security features.
I typically just delete a padlet whenever I need to create another one. You are able to export the padlet before you delete it. To do this, click on Share and then at the bottom there are different ways to save your padlet.
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