Ideas for Using Padlet in Your Course

We're adding Padlet to this section because it is an easy and useful tool that can be used for all kinds of activities. (The next page describes how to get an SU Pro Padlet account and how to set up and embed Padlets in your Canvas course.) Padlet is a space where students can post ideas, share all kinds of media, and comment upon and "like" each other's posts. It is an easy and intuitive contribution space — great for sharing presentations. Padlets are easy to set up and embed in Canvas spaces.

Below are just a few examples of the many ways to use Padlet.

BASIC PADLET

This is an example of a Padlet in which students share content they've discovered around a common theme. Notice that multiple types of media will play directly within Padlet. In the Padlet below you can view images, watch videos, listen to audio files, even interact with media directly.

 

PADLET MAP

Padlet maps are a relatively recent addition and we are thrilled; we have been looking for a good map tool. Padlet maps have multiple types of map backgrounds to choose from, including classic, retro, and satellite versions—even a watercolor version as shown below.  They all work with Google Maps to pinpoint the specific locations. As with all other Padlets, these can house various kinds of media. Students, for example, could use these maps to provide context regarding their local situations as they report back and contribute from wherever they are in the world.

 

SHELF PADLET

In a Shelf layout, posts are lined up under headers. This is a nice way to post projects and gives students a way to sign up for and contribute to  topics that interest them. Padlet also allows for rating, liking, and commenting.

 

EXAMPLE OF SHARING VIA PADLET

This is an example of  one instructor's use of Padlet for class research projects. It's a nice alternative to using discussions as a sharing space. And again, this could be set up to include rating, liking and/or commenting.