Trends in Ed Tech

 Padlet as a Tech Tool

Padlet is an awesome tool to use in your classroom if you are looking for an engaging way to have students collaborate with each other! I use it in my classroom for multiple purposes, but mostly for students to interact with each other safely. If you haven't used Padlet before or are looking for a collaboration tool, I suggest you check it out!

Here is a presentation on the Padlet platform and how I use it in the classroom:

                                           Introduction to Padlet - Watch Video

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Padlet is user friendly with many different opportunities for students to organize their ideas with one another. The blog post by International Society of Technology in Education explained the top trends for using technology in education. Padlet mostly assimilates to the trend, "Creativity and Innovative Learning". This category of technology is best described as using technology by both teachers and students to empower creativity in the classroom. Padlet falls under this trend due to the ability to collaborate with one another using YouTube videos, pictures, gifs, and online links. This can be great for students who are visual learners or students who may not want to participate in class. Students can hold discussions while incorporating the internet as a tool to further their classroom discussions. This ultimately makes content more engaging for students. The concept that students can share their ideas with one another virtually form anywhere makes Padlet a creative tool for them to use.

There are pros and cons to Padlet, as discussed in the video above, but I truly believe that the positives outweigh the negatives and it is a very resourceful tool to have. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on Padlet!

Here are 5 additional resources on Padlet if you are interested in learning more about the cool tech tool!

1. Padlet Home Page: Padlet is an online collaborative platform that allows users to create digital boards for sharing and organizing content. Users can add text, images, links, and more to these boards, making it a versatile tool for brainstorming, collaboration, and project management. Padlet offers both free and paid plans.

2. Padlet YouTube Channel: This link will send you to the Padlet YouTube page where you can watch videos on new features, tips and tricks, and how to start your first Padlet.

3. Padlet Tutorial Video for Students: This video teaches students how to join a Padlet and how they can participate and use it. I usually show this video at the beginning of the year.

4. 20 Useful Ways to Use Padlet in Class Now: This website provides 20 strategies for integrating Padlet into the classroom. The website provides creative ideas and examples on how teachers can use Padlet to enhance engagement and learning.

5. Padlet Tips and Tricks: This website provides additional tips and tricks for using Padlet in your own classroom.