Padlet - Sharable, adjustable and quick.

My daughter also loves Post-Its.

While my thoughts might fit under one wide umbrella they are sometimes scattered. That isn't good or bad, it is just how I think from time to time. At times I think it is a strength, thinking of different possibilities and letting the mind wander down random paths. Other times it might just hinder forward momentum.

I also love Post-It Notes. I love them so much I carry them in my bag. When I only have one color I start to worry.

Here is a way to take the very best of Post-It Notes and technology mashing them into one slick tool.

Padlet - Overview

This quick overview shows how flexible Padlet could be for you and your classroom.

Padlet - Getting Started

I used my Lindbergh Google account to log into Padlet.

1. Clicking Padlets allows me to see everything that I have created.

2. Click +New to create a new Padlet page.

Select a Padlet type.

For this example we will use Canvas.

1. Choose a title for the whole Padlet page.

2. It is strongly recommended to add a description. Think of this as a place to put some directions or guidance to those who will be using the Padlet page.

1. What level of access do you want to give the world? See image below for a description of each option.

2. Be mindful of what level of access you allow for other users.

3. Add contributors if needed.

Click anywhere on the screen to add a post.

Adding a title can be very helpful for sorting your big ideas into categories.

Clicking on the bottom of the post will allow you to add all types of media.

Padlet - Resources

Padlet YouTube - quick videos you may find useful

DITCH that Textbook - an older blogpost that offers some very good ideas on extending it beyond writing.

A Padlet for your Padlets - Think of this as a series of nesting dolls, open one up and there is another right inside. Create a main Padlet and every post you create on the main page is actually a link to another Padlet page! If you main page is about writing each link will take the kids to something that would support their writing efforts. This is another fantastic idea I learned from Sarah V.

Comments

Like your ELMO but with an iPad (elementary classroom teachers)

I used AirServer to create the infinity mirror effect. We were in a meeting today and Dominic told us about this fantastic idea. As we discussed all things technology he explained one method of using the iPad as a portable ELMO. It was too cool not to share. Step 1 Make sure you have AirServer running on your laptop. 1. Click the Windows key on your keyboard or click the icon in the lower left of your screen. 2. Just start typing AirServer. 3. Click AirServer. Don't see it? Contact technology or your building tech person. Step 2 Connect your teacher iPad to your laptop. 1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Start by swiping in the bezel, the black plastic part surrounding the screen. 2. Click AirPlay Mirroring. 3. Click your name. Step 3 Open the camera app and instant portable ELMO! Anything you see in the camera's len will be broadcast to the big screen. I just used this method to take a picture of my notebook as a demonstration of how co

Who is emailing me? The Blue Man Group??? (Add an image to your Google account.)

WHY It is always nice to put a face with a name. Sometimes we need a tiny little reminder of what someone looks like because we don't see them very often. Follow these steps to add/change the image associated with your Google account. HOW Open your email. Click your image. It might just be a blue circle if you have not added something already. Click Change . Find an image you like. Your amazing new image will appear. From now on everyone can put a name to a face!

Annotate PDF? How might I do that?

So I have a PDF and I need to edit it. Here is one method that works pretty well for me. Open Word. Click File . 1. Click Open . 2. Click Browse . 3. Find the PDF you want to annotate. 4. Click Open . Click OK when you see this box. Bam! Your PDF now opens in Word. Note: you maybe have to click Enable Editing at the top of the screen. Finished editing and want to turn it back into a PDF? Click File . 1. Click Save As . 2. Click This PC . 3. Pick a location. I usually save things to my desktop. 4. Click Save as type - and choose PDF. 5. Click Save .

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