<\/a>Creating a new Padlet<\/h2>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2023\/12\/Padlet_NewPadlet.png\")
Give your Padlet a descriptive, unique title. Prefer Wall<\/strong>, Grid<\/strong>, or Stream<\/strong> formats to ensure a consistent flow of information, clarity, accessibility, and ease of use. For greater organization consider toggling\u00a0Sections<\/strong> on.\r\n\r\nUse Freeform <\/b>for brainstorming and mind mapping.\r\n\r\nWhen starting with\u00a0Blank Board<\/strong>, users are offered a choice of layouts including Wall, Columns, Grid, Table, Freeform, Timeline, Stream, and Map.\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2023\/12\/DisclaimerIcon.png\")
\r\nUse caution with the Table<\/strong> format as it is not properly coded to be accessible and meaningful to all users.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2023\/12\/msedge_6GTLvl63Gu-e1716526949503.png\")
Sections<\/strong> are a useful feature to organize large and densely populated Padlets. Toggle Sections <\/b>on when creating a Padlet or add Sections <\/strong>to an existing Padlet by selecting Settings > Layout <\/strong>and toggling Group posts by<\/strong> sections<\/strong> on.\r\n\r\nChange the layout of an existing Padlet via Settings > Layout > Format.<\/strong>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/a>Appearance<\/h2>\r\nChoose a neutral, uncomplicated wallpaper. Navigate to Settings<\/strong> and select Wallpaper\u00a0<\/strong>to choose a background.\r\n\r\n[columns]\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2024-05-25-at-17.03.08.png\")
\r\n\r\nWhen selecting a wallpaper:\r\n\r\nPrefer<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \t- Solid colours<\/li>\r\n \t
- Gradients<\/li>\r\n \t
- Simple textures<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAvoid<\/strong>\r\n
\r\n \t- Photos<\/li>\r\n \t
- Art<\/li>\r\n \t
- Illustrations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\nUse the sans-serif (Alps) font to maximize readability.\r\n\r\nSet Post<\/strong> size<\/strong> to Wide<\/strong> to avoid excessive line breaks in text heavy posts.\r\n\r\nPosts can be made with different colours. Do not use colour alone to differentiate or group information.\r\n
<\/a>Adding Images<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen using images, add a succinct description to the alternative text form <\/strong>by clicking ALT<\/strong> in the lower left of the image preview.\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2023\/12\/7dRcMmXZoz.png\")
\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nOr include relevant information in the Caption<\/strong> field.\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2023\/12\/g9OpaN5yTT.png\")
\r\nIf visual content has a descriptive caption, the alt text field can be left blank.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nLearn more about describing images and\u00a0alternative text<\/a>.\r\n<\/a>Adding Videos<\/h2>\r\nTo orient users, add a descriptive, unique title to the Subject<\/strong> line of video posts.\r\n\r\nWhen adding videos, Padlet advises \"users to choose videos which are appropriately captioned for the benefit of everyone\" (Aditus, 2025).\u00a0Consider uploading videos to Kaltura Mediaspace<\/a>, editing the captions, and linking to them via Padlet. If linking to a video hosted elsewhere (such as YouTube or Vimeo), choose videos with closed captions.\r\n\r\nFor videos recorded directly in Padlet or videos uploaded to Padlet, captions will be automatically generated. Padlet allows users to download subtitles, edit them for accuracy, and re-upload. For existing videos, select\u00a0Edit post<\/strong>, open the Subtitle <\/strong>menu, and select\u00a0Download subtitles.<\/strong> This downloads an .SRT file which can editted using a plaint text editor such as TextEdit or Notepad.\r\n\r\nLearn more about closed captions.<\/a>\r\n<\/a>Adding Links<\/h2>\r\n[columns]When adding a link to Padlet, enter a description of the link destination in the Subject<\/strong> field.\r\n\r\nConsider best practices for linking<\/a>, specifically including (PDF) or (Video) in the Subject when links land on a PDF or video.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2023\/12\/ZsWIMIWw5s.png\")
\r\n\r\n[\/columns]\r\n<\/a>Adding Files<\/h2>\r\nWhen uploading a file, write a descriptive title in the Subject<\/strong> line and include file type, such as PDF, Word, or PowerPoint.\r\n\r\n<\/a>Links and Further Reading<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n\r\nLangara EdTech Padlet Information<\/a>\r\n\r\nPadlet Accessibility Information<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nWorks Cited<\/h2>\r\nAditus. \"Padlet Accessibility Conformance Report International Edition<\/a>.\"\u00a0Padlet,<\/em> 2025.","rendered":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2023\/12\/ef1210d4305560b0eb3acf6500d5099c-1.png\")
<\/p>\n
Padlet allows users to collaborate on real-time shared digital ‘boards’ by adding posts including multimedia and links.<\/p>\n
On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Creating a new Padlet<\/a><\/li>\n
- Appearance<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Images<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Videos<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Links<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Files<\/a><\/li>\n
- Links and Further Reading<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Creating a new Padlet<\/h2>\nGive your Padlet a descriptive, unique title. Prefer Wall<\/strong>, Grid<\/strong>, or Stream<\/strong> formats to ensure a consistent flow of information, clarity, accessibility, and ease of use. For greater organization consider toggling\u00a0Sections<\/strong> on.<\/p>\nUse Freeform <\/b>for brainstorming and mind mapping.<\/p>\n
When starting with\u00a0Blank Board<\/strong>, users are offered a choice of layouts including Wall, Columns, Grid, Table, Freeform, Timeline, Stream, and Map.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n
Use caution with the Table<\/strong> format as it is not properly coded to be accessible and meaningful to all users.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSections<\/strong> are a useful feature to organize large and densely populated Padlets. Toggle Sections <\/b>on when creating a Padlet or add Sections <\/strong>to an existing Padlet by selecting Settings > Layout <\/strong>and toggling Group posts by<\/strong> sections<\/strong> on.<\/p>\nChange the layout of an existing Padlet via Settings > Layout > Format.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>Appearance<\/h2>\nChoose a neutral, uncomplicated wallpaper. Navigate to Settings<\/strong> and select Wallpaper\u00a0<\/strong>to choose a background.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
When selecting a wallpaper:<\/p>\n
Prefer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Solid colours<\/li>\n
- Gradients<\/li>\n
- Simple textures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Photos<\/li>\n
- Art<\/li>\n
- Illustrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Use the sans-serif (Alps) font to maximize readability.<\/p>\n
Set Post<\/strong> size<\/strong> to Wide<\/strong> to avoid excessive line breaks in text heavy posts.<\/p>\nPosts can be made with different colours. Do not use colour alone to differentiate or group information.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Adding Images<\/h2>\n\n\nWhen using images, add a succinct description to the alternative text form <\/strong>by clicking ALT<\/strong> in the lower left of the image preview.
\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\nOr include relevant information in the Caption<\/strong> field.
\n
\nIf visual content has a descriptive caption, the alt text field can be left blank.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLearn more about describing images and\u00a0alternative text<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Adding Videos<\/h2>\nTo orient users, add a descriptive, unique title to the Subject<\/strong> line of video posts.<\/p>\nWhen adding videos, Padlet advises “users to choose videos which are appropriately captioned for the benefit of everyone” (Aditus, 2025).\u00a0Consider uploading videos to Kaltura Mediaspace<\/a>, editing the captions, and linking to them via Padlet. If linking to a video hosted elsewhere (such as YouTube or Vimeo), choose videos with closed captions.<\/p>\nFor videos recorded directly in Padlet or videos uploaded to Padlet, captions will be automatically generated. Padlet allows users to download subtitles, edit them for accuracy, and re-upload. For existing videos, select\u00a0Edit post<\/strong>, open the Subtitle <\/strong>menu, and select\u00a0Download subtitles.<\/strong> This downloads an .SRT file which can editted using a plaint text editor such as TextEdit or Notepad.<\/p>\nLearn more about closed captions.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Adding Links<\/h2>\n\nWhen adding a link to Padlet, enter a description of the link destination in the Subject<\/strong> field.<\/p>\nConsider best practices for linking<\/a>, specifically including (PDF) or (Video) in the Subject when links land on a PDF or video.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a>Adding Files<\/h2>\nWhen uploading a file, write a descriptive title in the Subject<\/strong> line and include file type, such as PDF, Word, or PowerPoint.<\/p>\n
\r\nSections<\/strong> are a useful feature to organize large and densely populated Padlets. Toggle Sections <\/b>on when creating a Padlet or add Sections <\/strong>to an existing Padlet by selecting Settings > Layout <\/strong>and toggling Group posts by<\/strong> sections<\/strong> on.\r\n\r\nChange the layout of an existing Padlet via Settings > Layout > Format.<\/strong>\r\n<\/a>Appearance<\/h2>\r\nChoose a neutral, uncomplicated wallpaper. Navigate to Settings<\/strong> and select Wallpaper\u00a0<\/strong>to choose a background.\r\n\r\n[columns]\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen selecting a wallpaper:\r\n\r\nPrefer<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \t- Solid colours<\/li>\r\n \t
- Gradients<\/li>\r\n \t
- Simple textures<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAvoid<\/strong>\r\n
\r\n \t- Photos<\/li>\r\n \t
- Art<\/li>\r\n \t
- Illustrations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\nUse the sans-serif (Alps) font to maximize readability.\r\n\r\nSet Post<\/strong> size<\/strong> to Wide<\/strong> to avoid excessive line breaks in text heavy posts.\r\n\r\nPosts can be made with different colours. Do not use colour alone to differentiate or group information.\r\n
<\/a>Adding Images<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen using images, add a succinct description to the alternative text form <\/strong>by clicking ALT<\/strong> in the lower left of the image preview.\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nOr include relevant information in the Caption<\/strong> field.\r\n\r\nIf visual content has a descriptive caption, the alt text field can be left blank.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nLearn more about describing images and\u00a0alternative text<\/a>.\r\n<\/a>Adding Videos<\/h2>\r\nTo orient users, add a descriptive, unique title to the Subject<\/strong> line of video posts.\r\n\r\nWhen adding videos, Padlet advises \"users to choose videos which are appropriately captioned for the benefit of everyone\" (Aditus, 2025).\u00a0Consider uploading videos to Kaltura Mediaspace<\/a>, editing the captions, and linking to them via Padlet. If linking to a video hosted elsewhere (such as YouTube or Vimeo), choose videos with closed captions.\r\n\r\nFor videos recorded directly in Padlet or videos uploaded to Padlet, captions will be automatically generated. Padlet allows users to download subtitles, edit them for accuracy, and re-upload. For existing videos, select\u00a0Edit post<\/strong>, open the Subtitle <\/strong>menu, and select\u00a0Download subtitles.<\/strong> This downloads an .SRT file which can editted using a plaint text editor such as TextEdit or Notepad.\r\n\r\nLearn more about closed captions.<\/a>\r\n<\/a>Adding Links<\/h2>\r\n[columns]When adding a link to Padlet, enter a description of the link destination in the Subject<\/strong> field.\r\n\r\nConsider best practices for linking<\/a>, specifically including (PDF) or (Video) in the Subject when links land on a PDF or video.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[\/columns]\r\n<\/a>Adding Files<\/h2>\r\nWhen uploading a file, write a descriptive title in the Subject<\/strong> line and include file type, such as PDF, Word, or PowerPoint.\r\n\r\n<\/a>Links and Further Reading<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n\r\nLangara EdTech Padlet Information<\/a>\r\n\r\nPadlet Accessibility Information<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nWorks Cited<\/h2>\r\nAditus. \"Padlet Accessibility Conformance Report International Edition<\/a>.\"\u00a0Padlet,<\/em> 2025.","rendered":"<\/p>\n
Padlet allows users to collaborate on real-time shared digital ‘boards’ by adding posts including multimedia and links.<\/p>\n
On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Creating a new Padlet<\/a><\/li>\n
- Appearance<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Images<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Videos<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Links<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Files<\/a><\/li>\n
- Links and Further Reading<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Creating a new Padlet<\/h2>\nGive your Padlet a descriptive, unique title. Prefer Wall<\/strong>, Grid<\/strong>, or Stream<\/strong> formats to ensure a consistent flow of information, clarity, accessibility, and ease of use. For greater organization consider toggling\u00a0Sections<\/strong> on.<\/p>\nUse Freeform <\/b>for brainstorming and mind mapping.<\/p>\n
When starting with\u00a0Blank Board<\/strong>, users are offered a choice of layouts including Wall, Columns, Grid, Table, Freeform, Timeline, Stream, and Map.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n
Use caution with the Table<\/strong> format as it is not properly coded to be accessible and meaningful to all users.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSections<\/strong> are a useful feature to organize large and densely populated Padlets. Toggle Sections <\/b>on when creating a Padlet or add Sections <\/strong>to an existing Padlet by selecting Settings > Layout <\/strong>and toggling Group posts by<\/strong> sections<\/strong> on.<\/p>\nChange the layout of an existing Padlet via Settings > Layout > Format.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>Appearance<\/h2>\nChoose a neutral, uncomplicated wallpaper. Navigate to Settings<\/strong> and select Wallpaper\u00a0<\/strong>to choose a background.<\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n
When selecting a wallpaper:<\/p>\n
Prefer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Solid colours<\/li>\n
- Gradients<\/li>\n
- Simple textures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Photos<\/li>\n
- Art<\/li>\n
- Illustrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Use the sans-serif (Alps) font to maximize readability.<\/p>\n
Set Post<\/strong> size<\/strong> to Wide<\/strong> to avoid excessive line breaks in text heavy posts.<\/p>\nPosts can be made with different colours. Do not use colour alone to differentiate or group information.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Adding Images<\/h2>\n\n\nWhen using images, add a succinct description to the alternative text form <\/strong>by clicking ALT<\/strong> in the lower left of the image preview.
\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\nOr include relevant information in the Caption<\/strong> field.
\n
\nIf visual content has a descriptive caption, the alt text field can be left blank.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLearn more about describing images and\u00a0alternative text<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Adding Videos<\/h2>\nTo orient users, add a descriptive, unique title to the Subject<\/strong> line of video posts.<\/p>\nWhen adding videos, Padlet advises “users to choose videos which are appropriately captioned for the benefit of everyone” (Aditus, 2025).\u00a0Consider uploading videos to Kaltura Mediaspace<\/a>, editing the captions, and linking to them via Padlet. If linking to a video hosted elsewhere (such as YouTube or Vimeo), choose videos with closed captions.<\/p>\nFor videos recorded directly in Padlet or videos uploaded to Padlet, captions will be automatically generated. Padlet allows users to download subtitles, edit them for accuracy, and re-upload. For existing videos, select\u00a0Edit post<\/strong>, open the Subtitle <\/strong>menu, and select\u00a0Download subtitles.<\/strong> This downloads an .SRT file which can editted using a plaint text editor such as TextEdit or Notepad.<\/p>\nLearn more about closed captions.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Adding Links<\/h2>\n\nWhen adding a link to Padlet, enter a description of the link destination in the Subject<\/strong> field.<\/p>\nConsider best practices for linking<\/a>, specifically including (PDF) or (Video) in the Subject when links land on a PDF or video.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a>Adding Files<\/h2>\nWhen uploading a file, write a descriptive title in the Subject<\/strong> line and include file type, such as PDF, Word, or PowerPoint.<\/p>\n
- \r\n \t
- Photos<\/li>\r\n \t
- Art<\/li>\r\n \t
- Illustrations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\nUse the sans-serif (Alps) font to maximize readability.\r\n\r\nSet Post<\/strong> size<\/strong> to Wide<\/strong> to avoid excessive line breaks in text heavy posts.\r\n\r\nPosts can be made with different colours. Do not use colour alone to differentiate or group information.\r\n
<\/a>Adding Images<\/h2>\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen using images, add a succinct description to the alternative text form <\/strong>by clicking ALT<\/strong> in the lower left of the image preview.\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nOr include relevant information in the Caption<\/strong> field.\r\n\r\nIf visual content has a descriptive caption, the alt text field can be left blank.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nLearn more about describing images and\u00a0alternative text<\/a>.\r\n<\/a>Adding Videos<\/h2>\r\nTo orient users, add a descriptive, unique title to the Subject<\/strong> line of video posts.\r\n\r\nWhen adding videos, Padlet advises \"users to choose videos which are appropriately captioned for the benefit of everyone\" (Aditus, 2025).\u00a0Consider uploading videos to Kaltura Mediaspace<\/a>, editing the captions, and linking to them via Padlet. If linking to a video hosted elsewhere (such as YouTube or Vimeo), choose videos with closed captions.\r\n\r\nFor videos recorded directly in Padlet or videos uploaded to Padlet, captions will be automatically generated. Padlet allows users to download subtitles, edit them for accuracy, and re-upload. For existing videos, select\u00a0Edit post<\/strong>, open the Subtitle <\/strong>menu, and select\u00a0Download subtitles.<\/strong> This downloads an .SRT file which can editted using a plaint text editor such as TextEdit or Notepad.\r\n\r\nLearn more about closed captions.<\/a>\r\n
<\/a>Adding Links<\/h2>\r\n[columns]When adding a link to Padlet, enter a description of the link destination in the Subject<\/strong> field.\r\n\r\nConsider best practices for linking<\/a>, specifically including (PDF) or (Video) in the Subject when links land on a PDF or video.\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n[\/columns]\r\n<\/a>Adding Files<\/h2>\r\nWhen uploading a file, write a descriptive title in the Subject<\/strong> line and include file type, such as PDF, Word, or PowerPoint.\r\n
\r\n <\/a>Links and Further Reading<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n
\r\n\r\nLangara EdTech Padlet Information<\/a>\r\n\r\nPadlet Accessibility Information<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nWorks Cited<\/h2>\r\nAditus. \"Padlet Accessibility Conformance Report International Edition<\/a>.\"\u00a0Padlet,<\/em> 2025.","rendered":"
<\/p>\nPadlet allows users to collaborate on real-time shared digital ‘boards’ by adding posts including multimedia and links.<\/p>\n
On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Creating a new Padlet<\/a><\/li>\n
- Appearance<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Images<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Videos<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Links<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adding Files<\/a><\/li>\n
- Links and Further Reading<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Creating a new Padlet<\/h2>\n
Give your Padlet a descriptive, unique title. Prefer Wall<\/strong>, Grid<\/strong>, or Stream<\/strong> formats to ensure a consistent flow of information, clarity, accessibility, and ease of use. For greater organization consider toggling\u00a0Sections<\/strong> on.<\/p>\nUse Freeform <\/b>for brainstorming and mind mapping.<\/p>\n
When starting with\u00a0Blank Board<\/strong>, users are offered a choice of layouts including Wall, Columns, Grid, Table, Freeform, Timeline, Stream, and Map.<\/p>\n
<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\nUse caution with the Table<\/strong> format as it is not properly coded to be accessible and meaningful to all users.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSections<\/strong> are a useful feature to organize large and densely populated Padlets. Toggle Sections <\/b>on when creating a Padlet or add Sections <\/strong>to an existing Padlet by selecting Settings > Layout <\/strong>and toggling Group posts by<\/strong> sections<\/strong> on.<\/p>\nChange the layout of an existing Padlet via Settings > Layout > Format.<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/div>\n<\/a>Appearance<\/h2>\n
Choose a neutral, uncomplicated wallpaper. Navigate to Settings<\/strong> and select Wallpaper\u00a0<\/strong>to choose a background.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nWhen selecting a wallpaper:<\/p>\n
Prefer<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Solid colours<\/li>\n
- Gradients<\/li>\n
- Simple textures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Photos<\/li>\n
- Art<\/li>\n
- Illustrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Use the sans-serif (Alps) font to maximize readability.<\/p>\n
Set Post<\/strong> size<\/strong> to Wide<\/strong> to avoid excessive line breaks in text heavy posts.<\/p>\n
Posts can be made with different colours. Do not use colour alone to differentiate or group information.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Adding Images<\/h2>\n
\n\nWhen using images, add a succinct description to the alternative text form <\/strong>by clicking ALT<\/strong> in the lower left of the image preview.
\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\nOr include relevant information in the Caption<\/strong> field.
\n
\nIf visual content has a descriptive caption, the alt text field can be left blank.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nLearn more about describing images and\u00a0alternative text<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Adding Videos<\/h2>\n
To orient users, add a descriptive, unique title to the Subject<\/strong> line of video posts.<\/p>\n
When adding videos, Padlet advises “users to choose videos which are appropriately captioned for the benefit of everyone” (Aditus, 2025).\u00a0Consider uploading videos to Kaltura Mediaspace<\/a>, editing the captions, and linking to them via Padlet. If linking to a video hosted elsewhere (such as YouTube or Vimeo), choose videos with closed captions.<\/p>\n
For videos recorded directly in Padlet or videos uploaded to Padlet, captions will be automatically generated. Padlet allows users to download subtitles, edit them for accuracy, and re-upload. For existing videos, select\u00a0Edit post<\/strong>, open the Subtitle <\/strong>menu, and select\u00a0Download subtitles.<\/strong> This downloads an .SRT file which can editted using a plaint text editor such as TextEdit or Notepad.<\/p>\n
Learn more about closed captions.<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>Adding Links<\/h2>\n
\nWhen adding a link to Padlet, enter a description of the link destination in the Subject<\/strong> field.<\/p>\n
Consider best practices for linking<\/a>, specifically including (PDF) or (Video) in the Subject when links land on a PDF or video.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>Adding Files<\/h2>\n
When uploading a file, write a descriptive title in the Subject<\/strong> line and include file type, such as PDF, Word, or PowerPoint.<\/p>\n
- Appearance<\/a><\/li>\n
- Creating a new Padlet<\/a><\/li>\n