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Padlet
Quick Start Guide

Padlet is a real-time collaborative web platform for sharing, collaborating, and organizing. Padlet creates virtual bulletin boards called “Padlets” in a range of formats and styles.

Langara has a limited number of licenses for Padlet. Contact edtech@langara.ca to obtain a Padlet license.

 

Getting Started with Padlet

  1. Visit the Langara Padlet login page and use the Padlet credentials provided via email.
  2. On the Padlet dashboard, click Make a padlet (in the top right corner).

Making Padlets

Choose between a Blank board or a template from the Gallery – hover over the templates in the gallery to see how they can be used.

Blank

If you choose a blank board, you start from scratch. Give your board a title, choose the Format of the board, and the level of organization of your posts.

Template

If you choose a template, your Padlet will include additional instructions, information, and examples of use.

Padlet Settings

Update your Padlet settings by clicking the cog icon on the right-hand side.
In the Settings menu you can change the Heading, Appearance, Layout, Engagement, Posts, and Content settings of your Padlet.

Share your Padlet

Update your Padlet permissions settings by opening the Share menu – click the arrow icon on the right-hand side.
Change your Visitor permissions (under the Collaborators heading) from No access to Reader, Writer, or Moderator.
Sharing

Move to the Share tab to share your Padlet with your students using a link, QR code, embed into Brightspace or PebblePad, etc.

Use Padlet for:

  • Introductions
  • Discussions
  • Brainstorming
  • Project Planning
  • Collaboration
  • Team-building
  • Resource curation
  • Presenting
  • Showcasing student work
  • Peer evaluation
  • Exit tickets
  • Concept mapping
As of January 2024, Padlet is still working on creating an accessible platform. The technology some students need for learning may not work with Padlet. If using Padlet, be prepared to offer alternative assessments and means of engagement for students.

Visit the Padlet Help website for more information or contact edtech@langara.ca

License

Quick Start Guides for EdTech Tools Copyright © by Briana Fraser; dianethompson; Julian Prior; Katherine Cheung; Susan Bonham; and Luke McKnight. All Rights Reserved.

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