Padlet is a web tool that allows you and your students to create digital bulletin boards as a space to show thinking and learning, collaborate, and communicate.  It is really up to you how to use it for your community of learners.  Padlet is an excellent tool because it is very versitile; it is very customizable, easy to access, has privacy protocols, and doesn't require special technology as it runs through a browser.  One of its best features is that you can post files, record audio, record video, make screen capture videos, draw, add links, and add images--all from one click!  It also allows you and your students to comment on anything posted.

This commenting feature is perfect as it allows Padlet to be a great source for formative assessment.  Students can share their understanding and work on any curricular competency or content and you can easily give feedback.  As you can see above, their sharing can take many digital formats and so can your feedback.  

Give Padlet a try and you will see how powerful and simple this web tool can be to help you give voice to your students.  Click HERE to Google search "how to use padlet in the classroom".  You will find all sorts of ideas of how teachers are harnessing this tool. 

This is a great Low Prep: High Yield tool for teachers--easy to set up and give feedback and it easily gathers that information you need to really help your students learn.

Introduction to Padlet

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