{"id":7530,"date":"2023-03-02T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T12:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?p=7530"},"modified":"2023-03-01T16:07:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T21:07:08","slug":"tech-tool-of-the-month-padlet-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2023\/03\/tech-tool-of-the-month-padlet-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Tool of the Month: Padlet – Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Part 1<\/a> of this blog, we introduced you to Padlet<\/a> and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using Padlet in your instruction. This simple web application allows you to create digital bulletin boards from seven easy layouts. Users can add images, links, videos, texts, drawings, and more to their virtual sticky notes. Users can also comment on other responses (if the original creator enables that option). A free account allows you to make 3 Padlets per email address that registers to use the site. In addition, you can delete older Padlets to create new ones. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Log in using your email, Apple, Google, or Microsoft account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you click to make a Padlet, you can choose seven layouts. Each layout is briefly explained in the image below. The Wall layout is more random than the other options. The Stream layout puts the content in one straight feed top-to-bottom. The Grid layout arranges the content in neat rows of boxes. The Shelf layout allows you to add titles to columns. Content can be organized by column. The Map layout offers a blank map that you can click to add content to your desired locations. The Canvas layout is more scattered but connects the chunks of content. And finally, the Timeline layout is an easy way to put content in a neat horizontal stream and into a timeline format. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What follows are a few examples of different layouts. The first one shows a Shelf layout. Participants add comments and posts under the title of each column. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is an example of the Timeline layout. First, you click and add the information. Then, you click and drag it to the new position if you want it moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This final example is the Stream layout, a very clean look that posts the items vertically. You can put the most recent on the top or the bottom.   <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To create your own Padlet, choose your layout (the choices are posted below again).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the right side, there are many options to personalize the Padlet. First, add a name and description, and choose your wallpaper, color scheme, and font. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is a close-up of the options at the top of the choices. Click to change the items to your preferences. All of these are included in the free option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are many options for the wallpaper\/background. You can make a solid color, gradient, texture, patterns, and pictures or upload your images. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next, on the right side of the screen, you will find the Posting options. There are many options. Add attributions so the authors’ names can be shown or not. Next, decide on posting new posts at the top of the bottom of the thread. Next, choose to allow for comments from users on other postings. There are also options for reactions (such as liking a post). And finally, you can mark the post to require approval from the Padlet creator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Under reactions, the options include None, Like, Vote, Star (give posts 1-5 stars), or Grade (give numeric values to the post). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now the post is ready for participants. Click the + Sign (bottom right) to add a sticky to the Padlet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you click the + Sign, you can add the title and description. Again, many options exist, from text to URLs, images to drawings, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This image provides a close-up of the many options you have to add to your post on Padlet. You can upload a document, include a link, use your camera, do an audio recording, draw, or I can’t draw (they will draw it for you!). You can also search for images, YouTube videos, GIFs, songs on Spotify, and more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Below, you can view a few of these options. Here is the search for the GIF. When you find one, click to add it to your Padlet. This is also where you search for images, YouTube, Spotify, and the Web. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another neat option is the ability to Draw or have the site Draw for Me. Below, you will see an example of the Draw for Me option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is a screenshot of three stickies added to a Padlet. The one in the middle shows what the URL link option looks like. This option offers a preview of the website, not just a title. This is very helpful to students to see what they will be looking at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The background color is one final feature you can change in your post. Notice in the screenshot above that the image of the child writing has a light orange background. To do this option, click the word White<\/strong> at the bottom of your post. Then, click the color you desire for your post’s background. When finished, click Publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now that we have added our stickies, we are ready to share the Padlet and get students’ responses. Notice the arrow at the top right side of the screen; this is how you open the sharing options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you click the arrow to open Sharing, you have many options. The first choice you will need to make is if you would like to Invite Members (this is to collaborate – with editing rights, not just to post on the Padlet). Next, decide if you want to keep the Padlet Privacy Secret and hidden from the public. We recommend keeping Padlets private when used in the class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you wish to change your privacy settings, the options are below. You can keep it Private with no one able to access it. You can add a Password. The Secret option is usually the top choice when working with students because this allows you to have the opportunity to share the link with someone, and only those folks can access the Padlet. We do not recommend making Padlets Public. We also suggest keeping the Visitor Permissions set to “Write” and not “Edit” – so your Padlet is not changed without your permission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now that the privacy is situated, you have many sharing options (copy the link, embed it in your blog or website, or share it on social media or Google Classroom).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One final option at this robust site is the ability to Export. You can Save as an Image, Save as PDF, Save as Excel Sheet, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Padlet<\/a> is a simple web application that allows you to create a virtual bulletin board to display information on any topic. Users can also comment on other responses (if the original creator makes this an option). One of the best features of Padlet is that it is device agnostic and available on the Web or as an app (on Android and iOS). Students do not need to register to add comments on an already created Padlet. Padlet is supported in over 40 languages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Below, we share several suggestions for using Padlet in several subject areas. <\/p>\n\n\n

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