Wakelet
Grades 9-12
This online tool is intended for ages 13+. Wakelet is an online content curation and collaboration platform that allows users to collect, organize, and share digital content from various sources.
Classroom Ideas for Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical Thinking
Wakelet users can provide context, explanations, and annotations for the content they curate, facilitating effective communication of ideas and information.
Users can also collaborate on collections with peers, encouraging collaborative communication.
Collaboration is a key aspect of Wakelet.
Multiple users can collaborate on a single collection by adding content, comments, and annotations.
This feature fosters teamwork because indiviauls work together to build comprehensive collections on various subjects.
Although Wakelet is a curation tool, users can add their personal touch through custom descriptions, annotations, and arrangement.
Users can also incorporate a variety of content types, such as text, text, images, videos, links to create visually appealing and engaging collections.
When curating and organizing content on specific topics, users must evaluate the relevance, reliability, and the quality of each piece of content.
Ready Made Wakelet Activities From The TIC Team
Sign Up and Create a Wakelet Account - CLICK HERE
Sign Up with Google (Suggested for Teachers and Students over 13).
Students under 13 cannot create a Wakelet account (instead use a share link or join code).
Explore Wakelet - Click on the magnifying glass symbol and enter your search term.
Sharing Collections and Spaces
Multiple Ways to share!
Click on the share button to start
Copy a direct link to the collection
Export as PDF
all links in the digital version of the PDF work
Embed the collection into a website or LMS like Canvas
QR Codes can be printed and shared
Take a screenshot of the QR code to add it to a previously created poster, handout, etc.
Use a smart phone to scan the QR code and access the collection or space
Google Classroom and Remind
Post collections to Google Classroom or Remind
Ideas on sharing with students under 13
Share a link to a small group of students
Google Classroom, Canvas, and SchoolsPLP all have methods of sharing to specific individuals or groups
Require students to use their full names in order to receive credit for their work.
Instruct students to use only the link you provide and to not share that link with anyone else.
If a student posts something inappropriate the investigation will begin with the students to whom you assigned the link.
Wakelet Support Resources
Updated: 10/10/23 DW