Title of the resource/tool | Padlet |
Language of the resource | Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Estonian, German / Deutsch, Greek, English (US), English (UK), Finnish, Filipino / Tagalog, French / Français, Galician, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean / 한국어, Latvian, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Romanian, Slovenian, Slovak, Serbian, Spanish / Español, Swedish, Thai, Turkish / türkçe, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Welsh |
Type of the resource/tool |
Software/tool App Website |
Field of application |
Collaborative learning online Creation of presentation Creation of infographic Screencasting Creation of tests, quizes Virtual learning environments Game-based learning |
Methodology of using the resource/ tool |
Padlet is, simply put, an online noticeboard. It gives teachers a blank slate to customize their own platforms and add numerous media resources like videos, images, helpful links, a classroom newsletter, fun classroom updates, lesson material, answers to questions, and more. As a classroom bulletin board, students can use it as a reference for a lesson topic or look back at daily lessons, keep up to date with school events, or access it as a class document hub. It is a one-stop sharing platform between students and teachers; offering cooperative creation, high levels of security and privacy, and plenty of sharing options. |
Main functionalities |
Brainstorming It is a perfect platform for students to brainstorm a lesson topic beforehand. The teacher can post the topic and students can discuss it, post questions, or add interesting content before the lesson happens.
Parent Communication Use the stream function to communicate with parents. Parents can post potential questions and the teacher can add classroom updates. This feature can also be used for event planning, discussing a field trip or class party, or sending reminders to students.
Book Club Use the stream function to communicate with parents. Parents can post potential questions and the teacher can add classroom updates. This feature can also be used for event planning, discussing a field trip or class party, or sending reminders to students.
Live Question Session Use the stream function to communicate with parents. Parents can post potential questions and the teacher can add classroom updates. This feature can also be used for event planning, discussing a field trip or class party, or sending reminders to students.
Resource for Information When students are assigned a project, have them all add valuable resources to the board. Research can be shared to make tasks easier and help students have as many resources as possible.
Individual Boards Every student can have their own Padlet board where they can post assignments and articles. This is useful for the teacher but it can also be an organized space for students to collect all their work.
Final Thoughts Padlet is a fantastic tool that can facilitate a host of wonderful classroom management ideas. It can be used from an elementary classroom all throughout high school and lots of teachers are integrating this tool for both online classes and in-person learning. |
Link to the resource/tool | https://padlet.com/ |
Resource/tool operating mode |
Need app instalation Web-based |
Operating sytems |
Windows MAC Linux Android iOS |
Responsive design |
Desktop Tablet Mobile |
Resource/tool can be used for | Asynchronous learning |
Access to the resoursces/tool for the user | Login needed |
Privacy and security politics |
Subscribers retain ownership of all intellectual property rights in their Subscriber Content. Padlet and the applicable third parties retain ownership of all intellectual property rights in the Padlet Services and all Content other than Subscriber Content.
You retain ownership of any intellectual property You post to Padlet |
Pricing |
Free with Payed Content The free Padlet plan is limited as you only have 3 boards and caps file size uploads over 25 MB. For as little as $8 per month, you can access the Padlet Pro Plan which allows up to 250 MB file uploads at a time, unlimited boards, priority support, folders, and domain mapping.
Padlet ‘Backpack’ is a package designed for schools and starts at $2000 but quotes differ based on the capabilities the school requires. This includes features like extra security, school branding, management access, school-wide activity monitoring, over 250 MB file uploads, more support, student reports and portfolios, and much more. |
Competencies improved using this tool
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
- Digital continous professional development
DIGITAL RESOURCES
- Selecting digital resources
- Managing, protecting and sharing digital resources
TEACHING AND LEARNING
- Teaching
- Guidance
- Self-regulated learning
ASSESSMENT
- Assessment strategies
- Analysing evidence
EMPOWERING LEARNERS
- Accessibility and inclusion
- Actively engaging learners
FACILITATING LEARNERS’ DIGITAL COMPETENCE
- Information and media literacy
- Responsible use
- Digital problem solving
Soft skills for digital tutors