Padlet

Basic Information

Padlet is a virtual wall that allows people to express their thoughts on a common topic easily. It works like an online sheet of paper where people can put any content (e.g. images, videos, documents, text) anywhere on the page, together with anyone, from any device.
It gives students their own little corner of the internet to collect and save information in a simple, fun manner.
Organizing information is a skill students will continue to use throughout their school and work lives. By sharing boards with fellow students, they'll get experience collaborating and working as a team.
Padlet really shines as a tool for group projects. Divide the class into small groups and have them work together at home to research a particular subject - Students are able to interact with one another in CrossActionSpaces
Very easy to sign up
Versatile tool that can be used by many different age groups
There are ways to customize security to promote privacy
Great way for students to express ideas and share their ideas with others
You can export to a pdf or excel spreadsheet
You can imbed the board in a website or blog

Walls are semi-private by default, meaning there's an extra step involved in ensuring total privacy for student users.
No way to rack who posts unless they sign in or write their name at the top of the post
Not completely compatible with mobile devices - mobile devices do not have all of the capabilities of a desktop
By default the wall is hidden, you have to change the privacy settings in order for others to contribute.

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