Communicating through Padlet

Year Level: 1+

Strand: Digital technologies

Sub Strand: Processes and Production Skills

Content Descriptor:

Year 1-2: Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively (ACTDIP003)

Year 3-4: Collect, access and present different types of data using simple software to create information and solve problems (ACTDIP009)

Link to Resource: https://padlet.com

Cross Curricular Links: Literacy, Numeracy, Information and Communication Technology capability, Personal and Social capability, Critical and Creative Thinking.

Links to other Learning Areas: This website/app can be applied to many different learning areas. For example posting questions in correspondence to a history lesson or numeracy lesson.

Classroom Activity: Using Padlet in the classroom can be done in a number of different ways. You can be using Padlet to communicate information to parents by sharing video clips and links to web pages we have been viewing in the classroom, by consistently updating the information on the homepage each week about what we are doing in the classroom for different learning areas and to also post questions for the students to answer in their own time at home (or at school if the internet is not accessible) to develop deeper thinking and ideas in certain learning areas. Padelt can be used for informal assessment when asking questions- students will post their questions on a page you have created.

Some ideas for getting started with padlet-

  • Create a KIDS HUB/ KIDS ZONE this is where you can ask questions and students can respond or post their own questions
  • Create a PARENT WALL this is the place for parents to communicate with you (the teacher)
  • Ensure that you are consistent with sharing information as this will keep the parents interested and willing to help their child use Padlet (especially in junior primary)
  • Be sure to check all posts before approving them

How to use this resource: Padlet can be beneficial for those parents who unfortunately cannot make it into the classroom, however this is also a place for students to use technology in a fun but still educational manner. Ensuring that you are posting questions frequently for students to answer will maintain their engagement in using technology to communicate and express their knowledge. Not only is this webpage/app exposing students to technology, at the same time it is keeping parents informed about student learning. This program can be used both on computers and iPads/tablets.

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