This document discusses using Padlet in the classroom. It begins by outlining what will be covered: why Padlet should be used, how to create a Padlet, and ideas for classroom use. It then defines Padlet as a web 2.0 discussion tool that allows posting of text, images, audio and links. Some benefits outlined are that it provides an alternative for students to demonstrate knowledge, promotes group discussion, and teaches digital skills. Various ideas are presented for using Padlet for large groups, small groups, individuals, and teachers. It concludes by asking the reader to brainstorm other classroom uses and complete a feedback survey.

1. Using Padlet in Your
Classroom
Robin Skelley
Spring 2016

2. What we will talk about
- Why should you use Padlet
- How to create a Padlet
- Ideas on how to use Padlet in your
classroom

3. What is Padlet?
A Web 2.0 discussion tool.
- Allows posting of text, images, audio, and web links
- Provides different backgrounds and layouts
- Many options for sharing and exporting
- Several privacy levels

4. Why use it?
- Provides a different way for student to show what they
know
- Promotes group discussion
- Provides opportunities for students to learn about
digital etiquette and digital citizenship
- Works on any device with a web browser

5. How Padlet works
- www.padlet.com
Follow along! If you have any questions, please let me
know.

6. Ideas for classroom use- Large group
- Lesson Starter- We want to know more about ________
- http://padlet.com/skelleyrobin/desertexample
- Students could ask questions/ make comments during
large group reading
- Ticket out the door

7. Ideas for Classroom Use- Small Groups
- Place to collect thoughts during a small group project
- Share questions or hold a discussion in small groups

8. Ideas for Classroom Use- Individual
- Answer the final question on a webquest
- Make a digital newspaper

9. As the Teacher
- Collaboration tool- Collect thoughts/ideas from a
meeting all in one place
- Collect Resources- Save links and resources for lessons
on the wall (you could share resources with other
teachers)

10. Brainstorm- Your turn!
What other ways could you use a Padlet in your
classroom?
http://padlet.com/skelleyrobin/brainstorm

11. One last thing...
Please take sometime to fill out this survey!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GF3QLT