Padlet Tutorial:
iPad & Web Interfaces
Introduction to Padlet
Padlet is an app that can be used for many purposes including, but not limited to, mind-mapping, backchanneling, communicating with parents, and much more.
A Padlet wall can be built using the web interface on a computer, Chromebook, or web browser on a mobile device. A Padlet wall can also be built using the iPad app.
In this tutorial, we share both perspectives. Many times, teachers who teach with iPads still create on their computers while their students interact in the activities via iPads.
Teachers can choose which interface (web or iPad app) to utilize as they create and manage Padlet walls. All Padlet walls created in either interface will be found in both places.
Padlet on Web
Creating a Padlet
Login with an existing Google account
Padlet Dashboard
Step 1 - Choose a Template for your New Padlet Wall
Step 2 - Name New Padlet
Title your Padlet, give it a description, & choose your background.
Scroll down to pick an icon and tag your board for easy searching.
Step 3 - Explore Optional Settings
Scroll down past premium options and choose an icon (optional) for your wall.
Turn attribution and comments on if desired. Attribution displays the author (of the post or comment) name.
Comments allows others to comment on a post.
Step 4 - Explore Privacy Settings
Adjust the visibility and privacy settings.
Add people as contributors.
Moderate posts
Step 5 - Share your Padlet
Have students scan a QR code
Link or embed your padlet on a web site
Scroll down for exporting options
Padlet Menu
Duplicate or “clone” a Padlet.
Access links & QR Code
Go back & modify initial settings
Padlet “More Dots” (...)
Clicking on the “more dots” (...) reveals a quick menu.
Working with Padlet Notes
Wall Title & Description
Note Title �(will appear darker)
Insert Text
Add media to notes
Adding Links
Padlet on iPad
Creating a Padlet
Sign Up or Log In with an existing Google account
Padlet Dashboard
Create a
New padlet
Shows padlet
activity feed
Step 1 - Choose Canvas layout to create a Mind Map
Step 2 - Name new mind map padlet
Title your Padlet, give it a description, & choose your background.
Scroll down to pick an icon and tag your board for easy searching.
Step 3 - Tap + or double tap anywhere on the screen to add a post
Post
Step 4- Tap any icon in the post to insert media
Step 5- Add content to each post to make learning visible & memorable
Plan Ahead!
Add content to each post first, then connect the posts last.
(Content cannot be added once connected)
Step 6- Tap three dots (even more stuff) to add post connectors
Step 7- Tap a post to connect, add an optional label, tap connect
Step 8- Connect posts as needed to complete the Mind Map
TIP:
Tap and hold a post, then drag to reposition
Additional Padlet Settings
Explore Optional Settings
Scroll down past premium options and choose an icon (optional) for your wall.
Turn attribution and comments on if desired. Attribution displays the author (of the post or comment) name.
Comments allows others to comment on a post.
Explore Privacy Settings
Adjust the visibility and privacy settings.
Add people as contributors.
Moderate posts
Share your Padlet
Have students scan a QR code
Link or embed your padlet on a web site
Scroll down for exporting options
Padlet Menu
Duplicate or “clone” a Padlet.
Access links & QR Code
Go back & modify initial settings
Padlet “More Dots” (...)
Clicking on the “more dots” (...) reveals a quick menu.
Working with padlet posts
Wall Title & Description
Post Title �(will appear darker)
Insert More Text
Add media to posts
Adding Links
Uploading from iPad
Choose from Photos or cloud storage - including videos, Google Docs, PDFs, and Office files.