Teaching Tools and Tips: Padlet
Collaboration Made Easy
By John LeTellier, Jr., Music Department
Introduction
Cooperative and project-based learning are key methods employed in today’s classroom. There are
many free online tools that can help facilitate brainstorming and collaboration within these
approaches. However, these tools must be quick, simple and effective – so that the creative moment is
not lost with students.
Tool Identification
Padlet is a free virtual wall web app that promotes sharing amongst students, educators and presenters.
Just quickly create your Padlet, share the link and everyone can start instantly “writing” on the wall.
Ideas can be modified or appended at any time. Students can also create their own Padlet .
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Padlet helps stimulate the sharing of ideas while working within a group setting.
Students can work together in real time no matter the physical distance between them.
Share files – Drop a file into your Padlet wall and users can instantly “grab” it and download it!
Create multiple Padlet walls for different purposes.
Project your Padlet on any screen hooked up to your computer. Students can instantly start to
both post and see their ideas.
For use with Mac/PC/Tablet.
Tool Location
Go to www.padlet.com to open your free account and get started sharing today!
10 Classroom Ideas for Padlet
1. Use Padlet for brainstorming a class problem.
2. Create multiple padlets for small groups within a class. Students can access their groups’
Padlet on their own computer and see what each member is sharing/writing.
3. Have each student create an individual Padlet to make a virtual report - complete with requisite
files.
4. Use Padlet to help promote discussion for a book review.
5. Create an around the clock question board for students to post/answer questions.
6. Make an instant opinion forum.
7. Use Padlet as a quick way to post files for instant student access.
8. Why not use Padlet as an “exit ticket” to gauge student learning?
9. Create a Padlet that serves as a “class updates” wall.
10. Make a Padlet for substitute teachers. Include directions, videos, links, photos and more!
Conclusion
There are literally hundreds of ways that Padlet can be used in the classroom. Try it yourself and also
show student teachers how to create their own wall - so they can in turn use it with their
students. Students will love customizing their own “wallpaper” and enjoy this quick and creative avenue
for collaboration. It’s easy, useful and fun!